Historical Marker

Kaufman County

Historical marker location:
Kaufman, Texas
( Courthouse grounds, E. Grove St. between Jackson and Washington, Kaufman)
Marker installed: 1936

Created February 26, 1848; organized August 7, 1848; named in honor of David Spangler Kaufman 1812-1851; came to Texas in 1837 and located at Nacogdoches; member of the Texas Congress 1839-1845; Member of the United States Congress. Kaufman, the County Seat.