Historical MarkerElection Oak
Clifton · Bosque County · Dedicated 1970 · THC Atlas #5035001446
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Marker Inscription
One of three polling places in first election held after Bosque County was organized in 1854. Of 21 votes cast on that occasion (August 7, 1854) in county, 17 were polled under this tree. J. K. Helton was election judge. Officials elected were: L. H. Scrutchfield, judge; P. Bryant, sheriff; Jasper N. Mabray, clerk; Isaac Gary, assessor-collector; Archibald Kell, treasurer. In later years, Bosque County Old Settlers Association used this site for reunions, by the courtesy of Tom M. Pool, owner of the land. Site was known locally as Pool Park. (1970)
About this site
Election Oak is a historical marker in Clifton, Bosque County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Bosque County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 131 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7260, -97.5494 near Clifton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gary Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Terrell Cemetery, Kanz Cemetery, and St Johns Bismarck.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5035001446. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
