Site of the Town of Sumpter
Site of the Town of Sumpter, first county seat of Trinity County. Land granted in 1850. County seat located here, 1854. Town was laid out November 20, 1855. Incorporated 1862. Courthosue and records were destroyed by fire, 1872. In 1873, the county seat was removed to Trinity
31.0333° N, 95.0531° W
Where to Find It
5.5. mi. SE Groveton, State Hwy 106
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi SW Site of the Town of Sumpter
- 4.5 mi W First Methodist Church of Groveton Groveton
- 4.6 mi W Trinity County Courthouse Groveton
- 4.6 mi W Trinity County Seats Groveton
- 4.9 mi NW Glenwood Cemetery Groveton
- 5 mi W George Washington Carver School Groveton