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Scurry County


Home Texas Scurry

Formed from Young and Bexar territories; created August 21, 1876; organized June 28, 1884; named in honor of General William R. Scurry 1821-1864; member of the last Texas Congress; a distinguished officer in the Confederate Army; Snyder, the county seat.


Erected by the State of Texas, 1936.

US-180, roadside park, 12 miles W. of Snyder,