Historical Marker

Hartley County

Hartley · Hartley County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5205002399

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Marker Inscription

Formed from Young and Bexar territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 5, 1891. Named in honor of two brothers, Oliver Cromwell and Rufus K. Hartley. Distinguished members of the Texas Bar. Hartley, the county seat. (1936)

About this site

Hartley County is a historical marker in Hartley, Hartley County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 6 historical markers documented in Hartley County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 9 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 35.8740, -102.3657 near Hartley. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hartley Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Hartley County Jail, Channing Cemetery, and XIT General Office.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5205002399. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 35.8740, -102.3657 · Hartley, Hartley County
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