Stanton the county seat of Martin County. Stanton was previous
known as Marienfeld. It was changed to Stanton in 1890. Stanton got its
new name in respect of Edwin McMasters Stanton and Supreme Court Judge.
Stanton was incorporated as the city of Stanton in 1925. Agriculture was
the main industry in Stanton for many years. Oil was struck in Stanton in
1951. This new industry brought new people to Stanton. Stanton stands on
Interstate 20. Stanton is just less than a hundred miles from Lubbock. Stanton
has over three thousand residents. Stanton has air links provided by Stanton
Municipal Airport.
Stanton City Hall
102 W School Street
Stanton, Texas 79782
432-756-3301
