Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long

Texas Ranger Captain Ira Long (tmp-d277c)

Location: Decatur, TX 76234 Wise County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 10.341', W 97° 33.384'

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(May 5, 1842 - March 8, 1913)

Dedicated and courageous. Born in Indiana; reared in Missouri. Wounded twice in Confederate service during the Civil War.

On reorganization of Texas Rangers, 1874, was commissioned first lieutenant; promoted 1875 to captain, Company A, official escort of Major John B. Jones, Commander of Ranger Force. Did outstanding duty against Indians and outlaws, and in quieting such feuds as Mason County War. Served for six years.
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HM Numbertmp-d277c
Year Placed1967
Placed ByState Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 at 4:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 634598 N 3671321
Decimal Degrees33.17235000, -97.55640000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 10.341', W 97° 33.384'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 10' 20.46" N, 97° 33' 23.04" W
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Area Code(s)940, 817
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Co Rd 4226, Decatur TX 76234, US
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