Site of the Town of Lamar

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Named for Mirabeau B. Lamar 1798 * * * 1859 President of the Republic of Texas 1838 * * * 1841 Established in 1838 Made a port of entry in 1839 Sacked by Union troops Feb. 11, 1864 Survived until 1914 but never flourished Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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Address Bois D'Arc Road

Location Description southeast corner of Main Street (Park Road 13) and Bois D'Arc Street, near entrance to Goose Island State Park

Marker # 3018

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)

Code ghost towns

Latitude, Longitude 28.138426, -96.994335

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