Marker Inscription
First civilian settlement in Runnels County. Founded 1862 by frontiersmen whose picket houses and corrals gave place its name. Original settlers included Mr. and Mrs. John W. Guest and three sons; Henry and R. K. Wylie, their cowboys and Negro servant; Mrs. Felicia Gordon and five sons. In 1862, "Rich" Coffey's family also moved here. Indian hostilities of Civil War years (1861-65) caused these ranchers to band together for protection. In 1866, they left with cattle for open range. Their picket corrals later penned the trail herds of John Hittson, John and Joseph Henderson, and others.
About this site
Pickettville, Site of is a historical marker in Ballinger, Runnels County, dedicated in 1973. 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 31.7508, -99.9201 near Ballinger. The nearest cataloged historic site is German Methodist Church/First Fire Station (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Runnels County Courthouse, Day, Edwin and Hattie, House, and Abilene & Southern Depot.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399004872. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
