Ward County

Historical marker location:

IH 20, East of Pyote, Pyote, Texas

( In roadside rest area on eastbound IH-20 about 4.5 miles east of Pyote.)

Marker installed: 1936

Formed from Tom Green County; created February 26, 1887, organized March 29, 1892. Named in honor of Thomas William Ward, 1807-1872, at the storming of Bexar, December, 1835; Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1841-1848; United States consul at Panama, 1853-1856.

Barstow, County Seat.

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