Historical Marker
Sylvester Adams
Historical marker location:
FM 2887, about 4 mi. N of Ballinger, Ballinger, Texas
( From Ballinger, take FM 2887 north about 4 miles to Runnels Cemetery)
Marker installed: 1968
Born in Tennessee, Adams as a youth came to Texas with his father. A firm believer in the Confederate cause, he served at Galveston during the Civil War.
He helped organize Runnels County; was first county judge, 1880-1884; also served 1886-1888.
He helped plan aid for his drouth-stricken county, 1886-1887, though many residents proudly refused to take "charity" relief.
He was a Democrat and Baptist. He had 3 sons and 3 daughters.