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Robertson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Franklin, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 10 Texas historical markers in Franklin, in Robertson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Texas Revolution, Strange But True, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2005. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
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- General Walter Washington Williamsplaced 1970
Reputed to have been last surviving soldier of the Civil War (1861-1865). Born in Ittawamba County, Miss., Williams (Nov. 14, 1842 - Dec. 19, 1959)…
- Edward McMillanplaced 1936
A San Jacinto veteran. Born in Ireland, 1814; died in 1865. His wife, Ann Marjorie McQuiston McMillan; born in Tennessee, died in 1879.
- Franklin Cemeteryplaced 1997
The community of Franklin was originally established in 1872, and named Morgan for an official of the International Railway Company.
- Robertson Countyplaced 1936
Settled by people from Tennessee under an 1822 contract heldby Sterling Clack Robertson (1785-1842), who later signed the Texas Declaration of…
- Sheriff Bob Reevesplaced 1968
(Jan. 26, 1895 - Nov. 30, 1957) Born at Ridge, Texas. Served 1937-1951 as sheriff of Robertson County, and attracted statewide notice when he…
- Franklinplaced 1997
This community was established in 1872 and named Morgan for a railroad official. Located on the right-of-way of the International Railway Company…
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