Historical MarkerBosque County
Meridian · Bosque County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5035000463
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Marker Inscription
Named for the Bosque (Spanish for "woods") River. The territory now part of this county was traversed in 1841 by the Texan-Santa Fe Expedition. Maj. George B. Erath, noted surveyor and soldier, explored the region prior to its settlement. The first colonists established homes in 1850-51. Among the national groups who immigrated here were the English (at Kent), Norwegians (at Norse and elsewhere), and the Germans (in eastern part of county). Formally created and organized in 1854, Bosque county has traditionally had farming-ranching economy. The Chisholm cattle trail crossed the area in the 1870s. Erected by the State of Texas - 1973
About this site
Bosque County is a historical marker in Meridian, Bosque County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Bosque County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.9170, -97.6647 near Meridian. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bosque County Courthouse (historic place), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First National Bank Building, Lumpkin Building, and Bosque County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5035000463. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
