Colonel John Griffith
N 30° 29.336 W 099° 45.924
14R E 426542 N 3373214
One of 4 state historic markers on the northwest corner of the Kimble County courthouse grounds, this marker tells the story of early Kimble Co. pioneer Col John Griffith
Waymark Code: WMPQ9B
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2015
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The 3rd of the 4 state historic markers (from left to right) on the northwest corner of the Kimble County courthouse grounds, this historic marker details the life and circumstances of how Confederate Colonel John Griffith of Arkansas relocated to Texas and prospered after the Civil War.
Marker Number: 614
Marker Text:
(1831-1889)
Confederate officer in Civil War. Learned at war's end that women and children of family had fled from Arkansas to Texas in open wagon drawn by a milk cow and a one-eye mule. The missing were found in 1866, as mule was recognized near the courthouse in Comanche and 2 Griffith boys mounted him.
Settled at Buffalo Gap. Helped to organize Taylor County, 1878. Moved to Kimble County, 1881. Had much property, great influence.
An example of those leaders who came to Texas after war to get a new start and become outstanding citizens. (1965)
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