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Waco

Waco, McLennan County

Marker Text

Founded 1849. Named for Waco Indians. Sent men to state frontier defense and Confederate Army in Civil War. Home of five C.S.A. generals. Civic facilities serve as populous Central Texas region, as do its financial enterprises. Home of Baylor University, Paul Quinn College, Cameron Park and annual Heart O'Texas Fair.

Marker Details

Address US 84 & SH 31
Location Description Intersection of US 84 and SH 31, Waco.
Marker # 5688
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code cities and towns; settlements; Native Americans
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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