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Roadside Historical Markers in Kent County, TX

The signs at the edge of the highway that most people pass at speed. Here is what each one says, and the longer story behind it.

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Visitors to Kent County, TX tend to see the same three attractions. Kent County is one of 254 counties in Texas. The sites that tell you the most about the place are usually the ones with no gift shop.

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On the record near Kent County, TX

The 12 nearest

65 listed historic sites on the record within 60 miles of Kent County, TX. 2 listed sites carry Kent County as their county.

First National Bank Building3.2 miles from the center of Kent County · Kent CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Old Kent County Jail9.0 miles from the center of Kent County · Kent CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Lisenby-Campbell House21 miles from the center of Kent County · Dickens CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Dickens County Courthouse28 miles from the center of Kent County · Dickens CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Johnson House, 191030 miles from the center of Kent County · Scurry CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
King County Courthouse31 miles from the center of Kent County · King CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Verbena Community Church33 miles from the center of Kent County · Garza CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Harrell Ranch House34 miles from the center of Kent County · Scurry CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
Headquarters of Half Circle S Ranch (L.R. French Ranch House)36 miles from the center of Kent County · Crosby CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
OS Ranch38 miles from the center of Kent County · Garza CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
R. L. McMullan Home40 miles from the center of Kent County · Scurry CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark
First State Bank Building40 miles from the center of Kent County · Scurry CountyRecorded Texas Historic Landmark

Distances are straight-line from the center of Kent County, TX. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Roadside Markers in Kent County, step by step

1
Set the loop so you never double back
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Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
3
Read the record for each stop before you arrive
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Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
5
Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Kent County, TX ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Kent County, TX?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Kent County, TX and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Kent County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Kent County, TX the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Kent County, TX are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.