Coke County

Historical marker location:

Robert Lee, Texas

( from Robert Lee, take SH 158 E about 1 mile, in roadside park)

Marker installed: 1936

Formed from Tom Green county. Created March 13, 1889, Organized April 23, 1889. Named in honor of Richard Coke 1829-1896. Governor of Texas 1874-1876, member of United States Senate 1878 - 1896. County seat, Hayrick, 1889 Robert Lee, since 1890.

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