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Robert Calvin Mount

Chico, Wise County

Marker Text

Born in Tennessee. Came to Texas 1855, and was elected first assessor-collector of taxes, Wise County 1856. A First Lieutenant, Bythe's Militia in Civil War. Built fort-like rock home near Chico, 1874. An outstanding pioneer of Wise County.

Marker Details

Address Mount Street, N. of Chico
Location Description From Chico, take Mount Street north; cemetery is on west side of road north of Mount house; not accessible to public.
Marker # 4290
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type grave marker
Code county official; Civil War; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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