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Captain Lee Hall

San Antonio, Bexar County

Marker Text

Captain Lee Hall (October 9, 1849-March 17, 1911) Heroic defender of honor of Texas and the United States. Born in Lexington, N.C., came to Texas in 1869. Gained national fame as Grayson County Marshal and Deputy Sheriff, 1871, 1876. Served with frontier battalion, Texas Rangers, 1876-1880, hunting such outlaws as Sam Bass, King Fisher, John Wesley Hardin, and feuding Taylor-Sutton gangs. In Spanish-American War (1898-1900), was cited for his gallant service in the Philippines. Recorded-1970.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Old National Cemetery, between Paso Hondo and Center St., San Antonio (Center Island S. of Flagpole)
Marker # 2338
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type grave marker
Code Spanish American War; sheriffs; law enforcement; rangers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.421898, -98.466797

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