Palo Pinto County

Created August 27, 1856, from Navarro and Bosque counties; organized in 1857. Spanish name Palo Pinto refers to spotted oak, a common regional tree having bark with a mottled appearance. Good hunting and abundant water made area a favored indian locality. The first anglo-american settlers arrived in 1850's, including Texas cattlemen and trail-blazers Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving. The discovery, in 1880, of mineral water and arrival of Texas & Pacific railroad brought an influx of settlers and helped establish a strong economy. The county seat, first named Golconda in 1856, was renamed Palo Pinto in 1858. Erected by the State of Texas -1973

Palo Pinto County is a historical marker in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 32.7629, -98.3263 near Palo Pinto. The nearest cataloged historic site is Palo Pinto Cemetery (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Christian Church, Palo Pinto County Courthouse, and Courthouses of Palo Pinto County.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363003920. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.