Summerfield-Dameron Corner

In 1876, English native John Summerfield (1885-1918) began his work locating and surveying millions of acres of land in present-day Randall, Deaf Smith, Castro and Swisher counties. One of the earth monuments he erected that year was located near this site and became a starting point for surveys in many Panhandle counties. In 1925, a group of Castro County citizens placed a concrete monument at the site, which had become known as Dameron's Corner after a local landowner. The monument was buried in 1958 when a road was cut through the area. (1985)

Summerfield-Dameron Corner is a historical marker in Dimmitt, Castro County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Castro County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 13 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 34.5419, -102.2143 near Dimmitt. The nearest cataloged historic site is Castro County (historical marker), about 5.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Castro County Courthouse, Castro County Courthouses, and Shoot-out on Jones Street.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5069005146. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.