Scurry County Historical Commission

06/01/2026

Marker Monday takes us to the Snyder Cemetery. As you enter the cemetery from Avenue E, the marker for T. J. Faught is on the right by the second road. T. J. Faught came to Scurry County in 1879 with other men from Burnet County - W. A. (Billy) Johnson, W. D. Sims and O. P. (Pack) Wolf. All had established ranches in the NE part of the county, with Faught nearest to town. He distinguished himself not only as a rancher but as the sheriff who never carried a gun. The first sheriff elected after the county was organized in 1884 resigned after 6 months. Faught took the appointment in 1885, served out that term and was elected for three terms, serving until 1892.

Faught was a big man who demanded and got respect for law and order during some rowdy times. He never carried a gun just a pool cue stick.

T.J. Faught was married to Ophelia Sims and they had an adopted daughter, Hattie. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge which was organized in Snyder in December 1890. He built a Lodge hall for the Masonic Lodge on the second floor of a two-story brick building on the NE corner of the Snyder Square (1801 25th St) which bears his name Faught in 1910.
Information from Historical Markers In Scurry County.

05/30/2026

Another Scurry County Historical Marker was cleaned and restored this morning. An important note before it's description, these markers are being cleaned and restored by volunteers that have received training and by permission of our Scurry County Historical Commission and done in accordance with the guidelines put out by the Texas Historical Commission. Today's marker is the Marcy Expedition marker that is located on Hwy 350 South of Ira and close to our county line. This marker had a bullet hole in it and a dent that almost became a hole. Doug Scott repaired the hole and dent before repainting the marker. It is a large marker so we took turns sanding it and finishing the process. Thankfully this marker could be repaired and restored. Another piece of Scurry County history preserved. Thank you to our trained volunteers, Doug Scott and Glenn Burns who donated the materials and time.

05/25/2026

A day to remember our fallen at our Scurry County War Memorial. Pause and remember them, say their names, thank them. This list of men and a woman also has 15 names of the missing that have not returned home. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/23/2026

Commissioner Doug Scott , Glenn Burns and I went to Fluvanna to restore two of their markers this morning. Enjoyed learning the history of our county and getting our markers in top condition to preserve our county history. Doug brought a sander that worked great! We follow the guidelines put out by THC for restoration.

05/23/2026

Hermleigh ISD participated in the Scurry County 150 county flag design. Thank you.

This year Scurry County will be 150 years old. Many of our students, through our art program under the leadership of Christy Smith , participated in creating a commemorative flag celebrating Scurry County's 150 years. Out of over 130 submissions county wide two of our students, Zaylan Delce and Hadley Robinson, were selected as top 10 finalists. Recognizing our students are County Judge Dan Hicks and Chair of the Scurry County Historical Commission Jean Burns

05/21/2026

Scurry County cemeteries will be putting flags on Veterans graves in remembrance and honor of those that gave all. Here is a list of cemeteries placing flags and some have the time and day listed. You are invited to join them to help.

Snyder Cemetery Thurs May 21 at 4 pm. Sponsor American Legions Post 181

Hillside Memorial Gardens Friday May 22 at 10 am. Sponsor Martin Preuitt Jr Chapter DAR. Poppies will also be handed out.

Hermleigh Cemetery

Lone Wolf Cemetery

Fluvanna Cemetery

Pyron Cemetery

Bookout Cemetery

Dunn Cemetery

Freedom is not free. We also take a moment to remember the 16 Scurry County men that have not returned home.

05/20/2026

Update on the design, the young artist is from Snyder High School. His name is Jaylen Acosta. We will make it into a flag. Jaylen will raise the flag during our program at the courthouse on Aug. 21, one hundred fifty years from the day our county was formed.

05/19/2026

Voting is done on the flag design. This is the winning design. Our Scurry County 150th celebration will be Aug. 21st. Please join us as we reveal the Scurry County Historical Commission 150 Scurry County bronze plaque on the courthouse lawn. More information forthcoming. Thank you for participating in this vote. Special thank you to the 120+ students from Snyder and Hermleigh ISD who submitted designs. Each of their designs depicted Scurry County. Thank you.