Motley County
Formed from Young and Bexar territories; created August 21, 1876, organized February 5, 1891. Named in honor of Dr. Junius William Motley, 1812-1836, signer of the Texas declaration of Independence, aide to General Rusk at the Battle of San Jacinto where he was mortally wounded. Matador, the county seat.
33.9984° N, 100.8280° W
Where to Find It
Virginia Walton Park, from Matador, take U.S. 70, about .5 miles
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Matador Ranch Matador
- 0.9 mi N Traweek House Matador
- 0.9 mi N Bob's Oil Well Matador
- 1.2 mi N Motley County Jail Matador
- 1.3 mi NE The Motley County Railroad Matador
- 7.1 mi S Roaring Springs Depot Roaring Springs