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La Ward, Jackson County

Marker Text

Built in 1860s by Lafayette Ward, Sr., a pioneer rancher who came from Missouri to Texas, 1836. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From La Ward, take US 172 S. about 6 miles, then go E over cattle guard about .3 miles - house is visible from road.
Marker # 5717
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type 12" x 6"
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 28.749972, -96.454593

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