Irion County
Created March 7, 1889. Organized April 16, 1889. Named in honor of Robert Anderson Irion, 1806-1860. Came to Texas in 1833 and located at Nacogdoches. Member of the first Texas Congress. Secretary of State in the cabinet of President Houston, 1837-1838. Sherwood, the county seat.
31.2840° N, 100.8119° W
Where to Find It
NW corner US 67 and RR 72. [NOTE: county seat moved from Sherwood to Mertzon in 1936]
Nearby Markers
- 1.1 mi E Sherwood Courthouse Sherwood
- 1.8 mi S Mertzon Central School Mertzon
- 1.8 mi S Dove Creek Battle Mertzon
- 1.9 mi NE Sherwood Cemetery Mertzon
- 8.5 mi SE Dove Creek Battlefield Mertzon vicinity
- 8.6 mi SE County Line Cemetery Knickerbocker