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Diamond Horse Ranch

Whitesboro, Grayson County

Marker Text

Founded 1850 by James R. and John Diamond, joined later by their brother George, who had founded paper that today is Houston "Post." Station, 1858-1861, on Butterfield Stage Line. The Diamond brothers were political leaders and active in Texas frontier defense and Masonry. James is buried here.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description .7 mi. east of US 82 / SH 56, on SH 56, 1 mi. west of Whitesboro
Marker # 7355
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 24" x 18"
Code ranches/ranching
Latitude, Longitude 33.655887, -96.927634

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