Historical Marker

Donley County

Historical marker location:
Clarendon, Texas
( In roadside park, at intersection of U.S. 287 & S.H. 70 on west side of Clarendon)
Marker installed: 1936

Formed from Young and Bexar territories; Created August 21, 1876; Organized March 22, 1882; Named in honor of Stockton P. Donley 1821-1871; a Confederate officer elected to the Texas Supreme Bench in 1866; Clarendon, the County Seat.