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Birthplace of Stanley Walker

Lampasas, Lampasas County

Marker Text

(1898 - 1962) Noted Texas journalist and editor. Began his career in Austin and Dallas. From 1920 to 1935 was with New York "Herald-Tribune", where as City Editor he trained many writers. Also was on staff of Philadelphia "Ledger". He wrote "The Night Club Era", "Mrs. Astor's Horse", 5 other books, many articles. Spent last years here.

Marker Details

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Location Description from Lampasas take Highway 281 north about 10 miles to junction of Highway 281 and FM 1690
Marker # 5097
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code journalists; newspapers; writers and poets
Latitude, Longitude 31.225655, -98.174829

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