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Former Townsite of Concord

Loeb, Hardin County

Marker Text

First town in Hardin County. Established in 1858 at a strategic crossing from Beaumont to points north. Original name was Benton. Rapidly became a thriving steamboat port and reached a population of about 300, but declined in the 1880s with coming of the railroad.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Leatherwood Cemetery: From Hwy 96 North turn right onto Cooks Lake Road, then turn left onto Leatherwood. Leatherwood makes a very slight bend, to the left, and the cemetery will be on the right hand side of the road.
Marker # 11150
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code settlements
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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