Runnels County
Formed from Bexar and Travis counties. Created February 1, 1858. Organized February 16, 1880. Named in honor of Hiram G. Runnels 1796-1857 lawyer and governor of Mississippi. Member of the Texas Legislature. County seat, Runnels City, 1880. Ballinger, since 1888.
31.7388° N, 99.9462° W
Where to Find It
Runnels County Courthouse grounds, NW side facing Hutchings Ave. at N. Broadway St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Runnels County Courthouse Ballinger
- 0.1 mi SW Ballinger Ballinger
- 0.1 mi SW Charles H. Noyes Ballinger
- 0.2 mi SW Lynn - Hathaway Building Ballinger
- 0.2 mi E German Methodist Church/First Fire Station Ballinger
- 0.2 mi S Abilene & Southern Depot Ballinger