Baylor County

Historical marker location:

Seymour, Texas

( from Seymour, take Highway 82 east about 9 miles to junction of Highway 183 and Highway 82.)

Marker installed: 1936

Marker size: Pink granite highway marker

Created February 1, 1858; Organized April 23, 1879; named in honor of Dr. Henry W. Baylor 1818-1854; Indian fighter and Ranger captain; served in the Mexican War. Seymour, the County Seat

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