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William C. Crane

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

Born In Richmond Va. March 17, 1816. Died in Independence Tex. Feb. 27, 1885. He gave his life to the cause of education and religion in Ga. Ala. Miss. La. and Texas. The remains of Dr. Crane were removed from Washington County and on February 26, 1937 Reinterred in this cemetery by the State of Texas [Footstone] President Baylor University 1863 - 1885

Marker Details

Address Texas State Cemetery
Location Description Republic Hill section
Marker # 15126
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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