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Old Evergreen Tree

Lincoln, Lee County

Marker Text

Said to have sheltered in 1714 explorer Louis de St. Denis-- probably first white man ever here. Site of pioneer court trials in 1870's. (1967)

Marker Details

Address FM 1624
Location Description FM 1624, N side, 0.6 mi. W of US 77
Marker # 8145
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code natural features; Spanish Texas; exploration; county government
Latitude, Longitude 30.270174, -96.954197

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