Historical Marker

Titus County

Historical marker location:

Mt. Pleasant, Texas

( In rest area, 1 mi E, on US 67)

Formed from Red River and Bowie counties. Created May 11, 1846 and organized July 13, 1846.

Named in honor of Andrew J. Titus 1814-1855. Pioneer of northwest Texas, soldier in the Mexican War. Member of the Texas Legislature. County seat, Mt. Pleasant.