Normanna

Settlement dates from about 1850. First town, 2 miles west, was called San Domingo for its location near junction of San Domingo and dry Medio Creeks. After railroad was built, 1886, citizens moved to Walton (new flag station) to be on line. Name honored sheriff D. A. T. Walton. When Norwegians settled area, 1890's, Walton became Normanna. Word originally suggested the qualities of old Norse heroes, but through local usage came to mean "Home of the Norseman". Town thrived for years; then declined after series of fires and advent of the automobile. (1969)

Normanna is a historical marker in Normanna, Bee County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Bee County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.5195, -97.7810 near Normanna. The nearest cataloged historic site is Del Bosque (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Abrigo, Medio Creek Bridge, and Medio Creek Bridge.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5025007127. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.