Guthrie, Texas, King County seat. (original) (raw)

King County TX 1936 Centennial Marker

History in a Pecan Shell

1883: The Louisville Land and Cattle Company acquires land - W.H. Guthrie is major shareholder
1891: land surveyed - Ironically, Louisville Land and Cattle Co. pushes for Ashville to become county seat Guthrie wins the election - post office is granted - courthouse is built
1892: first school built - classes had been taught in the courthouse
1900: The Louisville Land and Cattle Company is bought out by the 6666 Ranch
1904: population reaches 101 - remains about the same number until 1950
1984: population swells to 140
1990: population reaches 160 and concerns are raised - emergency measures are discussed if climb continues.

6666 barn in Guthrie, Texas A barn in Guthrie Photo courtesy Greg Havilande, July 2004

Guthrie, Texas Landmarks

Guthrie, Texas - King County Courthouse

Guthrie, Texas - King County museum Former King County courthouse

Guthrie TX 1894 King County Jail

First Baptist Church in Guthrie., Texas

Guthrie, Texas Chronicles

Gunfight in King County by Mike Cox
The wild shootout that interrupted the quietude of Guthrie one day in 1905.

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