Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone

Original Old Rock Courthouse Cornerstone (HM1JGZ)

Location: Benjamin, TX 79505 Knox County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 34.989', W 99° 47.594'

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     Erected in Benjamin in 1891, when the officials of Knox County were: W.H. Benedict, T.P. Reeder, J.A. Spinks, G.B. Stewart.
Commissioners

T.D. Isbell - Sheriff.

     Rock structure replacing wooden courthouse of 1886, was in use until 1935.
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HM NumberHM1JGZ
Tags
Marker Number3871
Year Placed1967
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Sunday, March 8th, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 426389 N 3716219
Decimal Degrees33.58315000, -99.79323333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 34.989', W 99° 47.594'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 34' 59.34" N, 99° 47' 35.64" W
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Area Code(s)940
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near W Cedar St, Benjamin TX 79505, US
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