Norton

Named for George W. Norton of Kentucky, who about 1882 bought and later developed the divide between Oak and Valley creeks. Post office, established in 1894, was at first in home (1.5 miles northeast) of postmaster Marion A. Wilkerson. This facility and a few country businesses - including stores, cotton gins, blacksmith shops -- were drawn into town, which was platted by O. C. Bivins in 1903. First homes are said to have been built by Dr. W. W. Mitchell and Les Trimmier. High school was established in 1906. Early institutions included several churches and a Masonic Lodge.

Norton is a historical marker in Runnels County, Texas, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.8745, -100.1240. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hall (cemetery), about 2.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Marie, Maverick, and Brown, W. H..

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399003613. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.