Herrington, Joseph

When Angelina County was organized in 1846, Alabama native Joseph Herrington (1823 - 89) was one of six men appointed by the legislature who set boundary lines and selected Marion as the first seat of government. That same year, at the age of 22, he was elected the county's first chief justice (county judge). His accomplishments during five terms in the office, including improved trade routes and the establishment of county school districts, were vital to the area's growth. An active Mason, he was buried here in the Herrington Family Cemetery. (1982)

Herrington, Joseph is a historical marker in Huntington vicinity, Angelina County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Angelina County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 176 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.2546, -94.4284 near Huntington vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Herrington (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brown Cemetery, Cochran, and McNiel.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5005007003. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.