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Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson

Waco, McLennan County

Marker Text

Pioneer preacher, president of Baylor University. Born in Alabama August 7, 1823. Died May 14, 1901. His wife Georgia J. Burleson born September 23 1833, died June 11, 1924.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Oakwood Cemetery,Waco (S. 5th to Oakwood Sts.) Enter Cemetary, to up Lacy Ave, turn right at Williams, marker is near intersection of Williams & Ross
Marker # 1277
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code educational topics; medical topics and health professionals; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 31.537232, -97.111488

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