Morton
Morton is a small rural community located near the intersection of State Highway 154 and Farm Road 2879 about nineteen miles northwest of Marshall in northwestern Harrison County. The settlement was named after the Morton family, who settled in the region. John V. Morton received a patent for more than 2,600 acres on May 18, 1880. In the 1930s the farming community had a school, two businesses, residences, and the Morton Baptist Church and cemetery. No population figures were available for Morton until 2000, when it reported seventy-five residents.
Laurie E. Jasinski | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Morton is classified as a Town
Location
Latitude: 32.66986360Longitude: -94.65798420
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
No
Morton by the Numbers
Population Counts
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| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | 2009 | Local Officials |