Details for Miller-Browning Colony

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5267003171

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Marker Number 3171
Atlas Number 5267003171
Marker Title Miller-Browning Colony
Index Entry Miller-Browning Colony
Address FM 2169
City Junction
County Kimble
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 433156
UTM Northing 3373591
Subject Codes settlements; ghost towns
Marker Year 1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location FM 2169, 3.6 mi. E of I-10 and 0.2 mi. N of CR 320.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Located about one mile north in late 19th century. Composed of two families prominent in early Kimble County affairs. Started in 1874 by John and Martha Miller. Known as "Honest John," Miller joined frontier militia to fight Indians and served on first jury and second jury commission, county district court. Was elected justice of the peace, Precinct 4, in 1876. Colony also included families of A.P. Browning and William Miller. James A. Browning served longer as county official than any previous person. Descendants still reside in Kimble County. (1970)

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