Created in 1876, attached to Borden County 1891-1907. Organization came July 8, 1907 at the OS Ranch. According to legend, even the horses "voted" to gain the required 75 ballots. First court was held under a tent; first courthouse built in 1908. It is to the memory of these pioneer men who became the first county officials that this marker is dedicated in sincere appreciation for the part they played in the organization and development of Garza County: J.M. Boren, County Judge; O.B. Kelly, Sheriff; H.B. Murray, Clerk; B.F. Wilks, Treasurer; D.W. Stiles, Tax Assessor; M. L. Harkey, County Attorney; A.L. Duren, Justice of the Peace; Marion McGinty, Constable; H.C. Callis, Hide & Animal Inspector; Commissioners: Sam C. Wilks, Jobie Davies, J.L. Barrow, W.V. Roy. (1965)
Garza County (1965)
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Garza County is a historical marker in Post, Garza County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 30 historical markers documented in Garza County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 33 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.1932, -101.3813 near Post. The nearest cataloged historic site is Charles W. Post (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mrs. Merriweather Post, Mason Memorial Building, and Post Sanitarium, Old.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5169002107. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Garza County” names 2 distinct records in Garza County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1965 in Post. The others:
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