Historical Marker
Hale County
Historical marker location:
Plainview, Texas
( 1 mile south on U.S. 87 Business Route at city limits in roadside park)
Marker installed: 1936
Formed from Young and Bexar territories; created August 21, 1876. Organized August 13, 1888. Named in Honor of John C. Hale, a lieutenant who fell at San Jacinto. Plainview, County Seat.