Historical Marker
Throckmorton County
Historical marker location:
US 283 & SH 79, Throckmorton, Texas
( N. City limits US 283/SH79 Jct. on US 283 side; Throckmorton)
Marker installed: 1936
Formed from Fannin and Bosque counties.
Created January 13, 1858.
Organized March 18, 1879.
Named in Honor of Dr. William Edward Throckmorton, 1795-1843, a revolutionary soldier. Father of James Webb Throckmorton, who became Governor of Texas in 1866.
County seat, Throckmorton.