Town of Gunter, on Old Gunter Ranch
Established 1880s by Jot Gunter, developer of Texas real estate, prominent Grayson County businessman. In mid-1890s his ranch exceeded 20,000 acres. Gunter, born in North Carolina in 1845, came to Texas to practice law after he served in Confederate army. The town of Gunter, incorporated in 1914, was named for him.
33.4528° N, 96.7694° W
Where to Find It
FM 121, 1.5 mi. west of Gunter
Nearby Markers
- 3.9 mi E Whitaker Cemetery Gunter
- 5.1 mi E Elliott Cemetery Van Alstyne
- 5.9 mi S Alla School Celina
- 7.1 mi NE Dorchester School Dorchester
- 7.2 mi NE Hall Cemetery Howe
- 7.2 mi NE William Whitley Wheat Howe