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Montague County

Bowie, Montague County

Marker Text

Created December 24, 1857; organized August 2, 1858; named in honor of Daniel Montague 1798-1876; Pioneer Texas surveyor and Indian fighter; commander of a company in the Mexican War; Montague, County Seat

Marker Details

Address US 81 on west side of Bowie
Location Description US 81, in city park (Meyers Park) on west side of Bowie.
Marker # 3437
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 33.566102, -97.855093

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