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Election Oak

Clifton, Bosque County

Marker Text

One of three polling places in first election held after Bosque County was organized in 1854. Of 21 votes cast on that occasion (August 7, 1854) in county, 17 were polled under this tree. J. K. Helton was election judge. Officials elected were: L. H. Scrutchfield, judge; P. Bryant, sheriff; Jasper N. Mabray, clerk; Isaac Gary, assessor-collector; Archibald Kell, treasurer. In later years, Bosque County Old Settlers Association used this site for reunions, by the courtesy of Tom M. Pool, owner of the land. Site was known locally as Pool Park. (1970)

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Pool Park Reunion Grounds, from Clifton take SH 6 4 miles south to marker
Marker # 1446
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code counties; Botany
Latitude, Longitude 31.724832, -97.547787

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