VITALS:
Books about Motley Co.:
"The Early History of Motley County" by Harry H. Campbell
"Of Such As These, A History of Motley County and it's Families" by Eleanor Mitchell Traweek
"Interments In Motley County, Texas to March 1977" by Rita Groves
COMMUNITIES
Four Corners (Formerly known as Frog Hollow)
Old Lyman was a postoffice in a family home from 1883 - 1885
Dutchman Creek (Formerly known as Walnut Creek)
HISTORY:
WELCOME TO MOTLEY COUNTY
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County Coordinator
Motley County was formed from
and
Territories. Created August 21, 1876. Organized February 5, 1891.
Named in honor of Dr. Junius William Mottley, 1811-1836.
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Aide to General Rusk at the Battle of San Jacinto where he was mortally wounded.
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Site Last Updated November 13, 2012
Neighboring Counties
No information on these old communities:
Folley/Follie
Humbra
Mac Bain
Pitts
Russellville
If you have any information on the above mentioned communities please email me.
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