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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RB8_early-settlers-on-coldwater-creek_Stratford-TX.html
First area in Sherman County to be settled, and only live water for miles. First settler, buffalo hunter J.D. Rawlings, came 1870s. Later County Judge.
W.B. Slaughter acquired the Rawlings place about 1894. Later ran bank and store in Stratford.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RB7_sherman-county-courthouse_Stratford-TX.html
The Texas legislature created Sherman County in 1876, naming it for Texas Revolutionary soldier Sidney Sherman. The county was attached to Olham county for judicial purposes until 1889, when there was sufficient population to organize. The first c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RB6_removal-of-archives-from-coldwater-to-stratford_Stratford-TX.html
On May 2, 1901, an election was held to determine whether the Sherman County seat should be moved from Coldwater (a ranching center in the central part of the county) to Stratford (a growing town on the new railroad). Partisan feelings ran high an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RB5_county-named-for-sidney-sherman-c-s-a_Stratford-TX.html
Born in Massachusetts, 1805. Led his crack Kentucky Militia Company to join Texas Army in War for Independence. Commanded cavalry wing, Battle of San Jacinto. Major-General and Congressman, Republic of Texas. Built second railroad west of Mississi…
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Formed from
Young and Bexar Territories
Created August 21, 1876
Organized June 13, 1889
Named in Honor of
General Sidney Sherman
1805-1873
Commander of the Left Wing of the
Army at the Battle of San Jacinto
Member of the Texas Congress
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