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William Becknell

Clarksville, Red River County

Marker Text

(Star and Wreath) Born in Virginia, 1797. Pioneered the Santa Fe Trail. Served in the Army of the Republic of Texas. Died 1865. Erected by the State of Texas 1957.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Near US 82, 0.3 mi E of CR 1290, 5 mi W of Clarksville. Located on private land.
Marker # 10865
Dedicated 1957
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.622516, -95.16801

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