Marker Inscription
Has traces of culture at least 20,000 years old, occupied by Apache Indians up to founding of Fort Terrett, 1852. Anglo-Texan settlement began 1879 at Sonora, a trading post on San Antonio-El Paso Road. Created April 1, 1887, from land then in Crockett County; organized November 4, 1890, with Sonora as the county seat. Named in honor of John S. Sutton (1821-1862), a member of Santa Fe Expedition, Texas Ranger and Indian fighter, soldier in Mexican War and colonel of Mounted Volunteers, who died of wounds received in Civil War Battle of Val Verde. 1936/1965
About this site
Sutton County is a historical marker in Sonora, Sutton County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Sutton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 14 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5697, -100.5874 near Sonora. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rock Schoolhouse, Old (historical marker), about 3.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sutton County Burial Park, Sutton County Courthouse, and Sutton, Colonel John S..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5435005156. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
