Marker Inscription
(February 6, 1804-August 4, 1871) One of the earliest permanent settlers of Brown and Mills counties, North Carolinian John Williams migrated to this area in 1855 and helped start the local cattle industry. Williams Ranch settlement grew up around his homestead, and Herd Pen Branch of Mullin Creek took its name from his roundup pens. Married to Annie Epley, he had five sons, William L., George W., John T., James D., David A., and one daughter, Elizabeth C., all pioneers of the community.
About this site
Williams, John is a historical marker in Mullin, Mills County, dedicated in 1976. It is one of 26 historical markers documented in Mills County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 38 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5121, -98.6551 near Mullin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Williams Ranch Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Williams Ranch, The Settlement of, Mullin United Methodist Church, and Site of Chesser Valley Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5333002823. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
