Details - First County Officials - Atlas Number 5485001725

Marker Number	1725
Atlas Number	5485001725
Marker Title	First County Officials
Index Entry	First County Officials
Address	6th & Lamar
City	Wichita Falls
County	Wichita
UTM Zone	14
UTM Easting	546762
UTM Northing	3752543
Subject Codes	county official
Marker Year	1970
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark	No
Marker Location	In front of the Wichita County Courthouse 6th and Lamar, Wichita Falls
Private Property	No
Marker Condition	In Situ
Marker Size	18" x 28"
Marker Text	First Anglo-Americans settled in Wichita County in 1856. The county was named for Indians, and Indian troubles delayed local organization until 1882. The first officials were: Judge, James S. Akers; Attorney, Robert E. Huff; Sheriff, F.M. Davis; County and District Clerk, W. E.Brothers; Assessor, James H. Banta; Surveyor, A. Warren; Treasurer, John A. Williams; Inspector of Hides and Animals, B. M. Saxon; Commissioners--Precinct No. 1, Thomas J. Williams; Precinct No. 2, Joseph McFarland; Precinct No. 3, M. B. Bynam; Precinct No. 4, E. G. Bullard. (1970)