Lamb County

Historical marker location:

Olton, Texas

( 1.5 mi. W. of Olton, US Hwy 70)

Marker installed: 1936

Lamb County, Formed From Young and Bexar Territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized June 20, 1908. Named in honor of George A. Lamb, 1814-1836, a Second Lieutenant who fell in the first charge at the Battle of San Jacinto. Olton, County Seat.