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Sanderson, Terrell County

Marker Text

Formed from Pecos County. Created April 8,1905, organized September 19, 1905. Named in honor of Alexander Watkins Terrell 1827-1912. A distinguished officer in the confederate army member of the Texas legislature for sixteen years. Sanderson, the County Seat.

Marker Details

Address US 90
Location Description On US 90, 1 mile W. of Sanderson
Marker # 5232
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 30.145285, -102.40692

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