Ward County
Formed from Tom Green County; created February 26, 1887, organized March 29, 1892. Named in honor of Thomas William Ward, 1807-1872, at the storming of Bexar, December, 1835; Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1841-1848; United States consul at Panama, 1853-1856. Barstow, County Seat.
31.5382° N, 103.0675° W
Where to Find It
In roadside rest area on eastbound IH-20 about 4.5 miles east of Pyote.
Nearby Markers
- 3.8 mi W Rattlesnake Bomber Base Pyote
- 9.2 mi N Willow Springs Kermit
- 11 mi E Monahan's Well Monahans
- 11 mi NE Christ The King Catholic Church_Sands Art Center Monahans
- 11.8 mi E Holman House Monahans
- 11.8 mi E Million Barrel Tank Monahans