Pumphrey

Founded about 1899. Named for Wm. M. Pumphrey (1849-1937), early settler. A deacon of the Baptist church, he would put his organ in a wagon on weekends and take it, his wife and 11 children to attend services in Wingate. In 1900, as the settlement grew, a one-room frame school was built and named New Hope, to embody the aspirations of the citizens. The community came to have a post office (1901-1912), several stores and 2 churches. It withstood tragedy in 1906 when 4 men were killed by lightning -- leaving more than 20 children orphans.

Pumphrey is a historical marker in Winters, Runnels County, dedicated in 1969. 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 32.0408, -100.0386 near Winters. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pumphrey Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Drasco Community, Poe Chapel, and Lutheran Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399004137. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.