Maverick
Founded in the 1870s. Named for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), who came to Texas 1835. Fought in the Texas War for Independence. In Secession Convention, 1861, he was made one of the commissioners to negotiate surrender of United States troops in San Antonio. In 1853 he had land in this important ranching area.
31.8368° N, 100.2016° W
Where to Find It
from Ballinger, take SH 158 west about 13.5 miles
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi SW W. H. Brown Ballinger
- 4.3 mi N Townsite of Marie Norton
- 5 mi NE Norton
- 6.2 mi NW Bronte Bronte
- 6.3 mi NW First Baptist Church of Bronte Bronte
- 6.3 mi NW First Methodist Church of Bronte Bronte