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Here Stood the Home_John Simpson Chisum

Sanger, Denton County

Marker Text

Here stood the home from 1856 to 1862 of John Simpson Chisum, cattle king. Born, August 16, 1824. Died, September 22, 1884 at Paris, Texas. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address Chisum Rd.
Location Description Bolivar community, off Chisum Rd. on restricted access/private property
Marker # 6960
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code cattle, cattle industry topics

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 33.396189, -97.279837

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