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William Alexander A. Wallace

Bigfoot, Frio County

Marker Text

Known as Big Foot Wallace--defender of Texas and Texans. As soldier, ranger and mailrider, he protected the advancing frontier, died January 7, 1899.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on Highway 472, across from Bigfoot Museum, at intersection of 472 and 462, Bigfoot.
Marker # 5818
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Code rangers; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.048136, -98.866632

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