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Home of Capt. A. J. Harris

Belton, Bell County

Marker Text

State Senator, Confederate veteran, lawyer, teacher at Salado College. Birthplace of Harris' grandson, famous World War II General, Walton Harris Walker. Home was built in 1866 of limestone quarried nearby. Mortar contains horsehair. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address 1001 Tenth Ave.
Location Description University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Tenth Ave. north of Harris St., near Farris Hall
Marker # 2527
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; state official
Latitude, Longitude 31.067435, -97.468715

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