Marker Inscription
(1831-1889) Confederate officer in Civil War. Learned at war's end that women and children of family had fled from Arkansas to Texas in open wagon drawn by a milk cow and a one-eye mule. The missing were found in 1866, as mule was recognized near the courthouse in Comanche and 2 Griffith boys mounted him. Settled at Buffalo Gap. Helped to organize Taylor County, 1878. Moved to Kimble County, 1881. Had much property, great influence. An example of those leaders who came to Texas after war to get a new start and become outstanding citizens. (1965)
About this site
Colonel John Griffith is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4891, -99.7661 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is Coke R. Stevenson (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include John Sterling Durst, Pioneer Minister, Fight of Sheriff's Posse with Cattle Rustlers, and Kimble County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267000614. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
