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Palestine, Anderson County

Marker Text

Created March 24, 1846, from Houston County. Organized July 13, 1846 with Palestine as the county seat. Named in honor of Kenneth Lewis Anderson, vice-president of the Republic of Texas, 1844-45

Marker Details

Address
Location Description about 5 mi. NE of Palestine on US 79
Marker # 8731
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code counties
Latitude, Longitude 31.810996, -95.568401

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