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Site of the Plantation Home of Edward H. Tarrant

Forreston, Ellis County

Marker Text

(1796-1858) Veteran of the War of 1812. Pioneer Indian fighter. Commander of Texas frontier troops. Statesman of vision. The house was built in 1845. Near by he built the first mill in Ellis County. Here he resided until his death, August 2, 1858. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address Lumkins Rd.
Location Description Off Lumkins Rd. on private property. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 7154
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Code

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 32.22231, -96.852123

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