John Sterling Durst Pioneer Minister
The son of pioneer Texans. John Sterling Durst (1841-1924) was born in Leon County. After service in the Confederate Army, a sermon moved him to join the Church of Christ ministry. When the Rev. Durst bought a nearby farm and moved his family here in 1883, Kimble County was still a frontier region. He preached in this area and on summer tours around the state. A respected leader, he served as county judge, 1902-1910, and as county school superintendent. He was married to Adelaide Reed (d. 1874) and then to Lilla Kittrell and had a large family.
30.4891° N, 99.7662° W
Where to Find It
Courthouse grounds (corner of Main and 6th)
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Spencer, Major William Addison Junction
- <0.1 mi NE Stevenson, Coke R., Texas Statesman Junction
- <0.1 mi NE Colonel John Griffith Junction
- <0.1 mi S Early History of Kimble County Junction
- <0.1 mi S Kimble County Courthouse Junction
- <0.1 mi E Fight of Sheriff's Posse with Cattle Rustlers Junction