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L. B. Russell Home

Comanche, Comanche County

Marker Text

Two original rooms built 1877 of rubblestone hauled to site by ox wagons. Purchased 1886 by Texas pioneers L. B. and Alice Beeman Russell, who added rooms as children grew older. Home is still occupied by descendants. Mr. Russell, who survived until 1940, was lawyer, judge, mayor, editor, historian, genealogist, linguist, poet, fiddler, Bible student and a Mason--in his late years known as "The Grand Old Philosopher of Comanche." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Marker Details

Address 801 N. Elm
Location Description
Marker # 2980
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code judges; municipal official; houses, residential buildings; law, lawyers
Latitude, Longitude 31.904124, -98.612781

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