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Yarborough Home

Chandler, Henderson County

Marker Text

Occupied since 1903 by Charles Richard and Nannie Jane Spear Yarborough and 3 generations of descendants. Birthplace in 1903 of United States Senator Ralph Webster Yarborough. In this house Charles R. Yarborough, as justice of the peace, performed many marriage ceremonies. In this house, he and Mrs. Yarborough on June 13, 1939, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Here on Jan. 1, 1959, he administered to his son the oath of office as senator of the United States. C. R. Yarborough died here Oct. 24, 1964, aged 100 years, 11 days.

Marker Details

Address 721 SH 31 W
Location Description Chandler Museum and Visitor Center parking lot, McCain Park
Marker # 10380
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code houses, residential buildings; national/federal official
Latitude, Longitude 32.306178, -95.489259

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