Benjamin F. Gholson

Benjamin F. Gholson (HM1OND)

Location: Evant, TX 76525 Coryell County
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N 31° 27.754', W 98° 9.366'

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(Nov. 17, 1842 - April 3, 1932)

Born in Falls County. Son of early Texas settlers Albert G. and Elidia Anderson Gholson.
     After 1858-1859 service with Texas Rangers, he re-enlisted in company under Capt. J.M. Smith, and in 1860 aided in the rescue of Cynthia Ann Parker, kidnaped by Comanche Indians in 1836.
     Served in 2nd Regiment, Texas Cavalry in Civil War. Married Jane Adaline Langford. Prominent stockman, was active in the Texas Ex-Rangers Association.
Recorded - 1967
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HM NumberHM1OND
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Marker Number369
Year Placed1967
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 17th, 2015 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 580173 N 3481175
Decimal Degrees31.46256667, -98.15610000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 27.754', W 98° 9.366'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 27' 45.24" N, 98° 9' 21.96" W
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Area Code(s)254, 512
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 864 Langford Cove Rd, Evant TX 76525, US
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