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John Nance Garner

Detroit, Red River County

Marker Text

In this house, John Nance Garner, Vice-President of the United States since 1933, was born November 22, 1869. Member Texas Legislature, 1898-1902. Member of United States Congress since 1903. Speaker of the House, 1931.

Marker Details

Address CR 1230
Location Description Near CR 1230, about 0.4 mi. W of FM 410, on private property. House reported gone and marker toppled Sep. 2006.
Marker # 13701
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 33.582348, -95.284064

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