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Odessa, Ector County

Marker Text

Created February 26, 1887 from Tom Green County organized January 15, 1891, named in honor of Matthew Duncan Ector 1822-1879. Member of the Texas legislature a confederate officer and outstanding jurist Odessa, The County Seat.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description (Bus. IH20, East of loop 338 near entrance to Sunset Memorial Gardens) Odessa.
Marker # 1379
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type Pink Hwy. Marker
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 31.88108, -102.297941

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