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John Nance Garner Home

Detroit, Red River County

Marker Text

(1868-1967) As a young lawyer lived, 1889-92, in this house owned by his parents. He rose from Uvalde County Judge (1893-96), to Texas Legislature (1898-1902), to U. S. Congress (1904-32), with a term as Speaker, House of Representatives), to Vice President of the United States, 1933-41. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971

Marker Details

Address 200 S. Main
Location Description
Marker # 10879
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type Medallion/Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 33.659532, -95.264915

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