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Leroy Nelson DeWitt, Pioneer Citizen

Mount Joy, Delta County

Marker Text

(b. Mar. 20, 1840 - d. May 23. 1918) Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children. In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description about 8 mi. north of Cooper on FM 1742
Marker # 6934
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 33.484494, -95.596388

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