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Site of the Home of John White Bower

Vidauri, Refugio County

Marker Text

Early Texas Statesman. Born in Georgia in 1808. Came to Texas in 1826. Delegate to the Convention at Old Washington March 1, 1836. Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Member of Sixth and Seventh Congress of the Republic. Died January 13, 1850.

Marker Details

Address Off US 77, W along private road from Vidauri
Location Description From Refugio, take US 77 North about 14.5 mi to Vidauri, then take private road east 1 mi. Private/No Access.
Marker # 2817
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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