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Lee W. Henslee

Caldwell, Burleson County

Marker Text

(1872 - 1927) Native of Burleson County; was named county sheriff in 1902; served in era when law and order were challenged. "Mr. Lee" seldom used a gun, commanding respect through quiet persuasion. His family lived in the county jail. He became tax collector, 1916.

Marker Details

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Location Description Masonic Cemetery, 11th and Hall St. (marker is in block 4 off main road through cemetery), Caldwell
Marker # 8637
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type grave marker
Code sheriffs
Latitude, Longitude 30.516896, -96.705105

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