Historical Marker
Mills County
Goldthwaite, Mills County · Texas
Erected 1936
John T. Mills was born in Ireland in November 1817 and grew up in Beaufort County, South Carolina, where he studied law. He came to Texas in 1837 and practiced law, and from 1839 to 1846 he held in turn the judgeships of the Third, Seventh and Eighth Judicial districts. In 1843 he married Mary Jane Vining of Clarksville; after her death in 1854 he married a Mrs. Adair and moved to Marshall. He ran for governor on the Democratic ticket in 1849. He died in Marshall on November 20, 1871.
What the plaque says
Mills County Formed from Brown, Comanche, Hamilton and Lampasas counties. Created March 15, 1887. Organized August 30, 1887. Named in honor of John T. Mills, 1817-1871, Judge of the Third and Seventh Judicial Districts in the Republic of Texas. Goldthwaite, county seat.
Where it stands
31.44985, -98.56927 · Directions
More markers nearby
- The Old Town Well, Goldthwaite — steps away
- Confederate Veterans Memorial of Mills County — steps away
- Goldthwaite Eagle — steps away
- Mills County State Bank — steps away