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Dime Box

Dime Box, Lee County

Marker Text

Founded 1913. Name derived from the practice of leaving dimes in community mailbox on Old San Antonio Road in return for items from Giddings. Nation's first town to contribute one hundred per cent to "March of Dimes" program, 1945. Official national program opening held here in 1946.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description
Marker # 8142
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code cities and towns
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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