Historical Marker
James Abijah Brooks
Historical marker location:
W. Travis St., Falfurrias, Texas
( Falfurrias Cemetery, West Travis Street between Highway 281 and W. Negri Street, Falfurrias)
Marker installed: 1969
(Nov. 20, 1855 - Jan. 15, 1944)
Illustrious Texas Ranger for whom this county is named. Born in Kentucky; came to Texas 1876; became rancher-trail driver. Served in Texas Rangers 1882-1906. By order of the governor, aided in preventing Fitzsimmons-Maher World Title Prize Fight, El Paso, 1896. Helped solve and halt South Texas cattle thefts. Served in Texas Legislature, 1909-1911; was County Judge of Brooks County, 1911-1939. Married Virginia Wilborn.