| Marker Number |
3259 |
| Atlas Number |
5399003259 |
| Marker Title |
Maverick |
| Index Entry |
Maverick |
| Address |
SH 158, about 13.5 mi. W of Ballinger |
| City |
Ballinger |
| County |
Runnels |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
386332 |
| UTM Northing |
3523089 |
| Subject Codes |
cities and towns |
| Marker Year |
1964 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Ballinger, take SH 158 west about 13.5 miles |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
24" x 18" |
| Marker Text |
Founded in the 1870s. Named for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), who came to Texas 1835. Fought in the Texas War for Independence. In Secession Convention, 1861, he was made one of the commissioners to negotiate surrender of United States troops in San Antonio. In 1853 he had land in this important ranching area. |
