Coke County

Robert Lee, Coke County

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Formed from Tom Green county. Created March 13, 1889, Organized April 23, 1889. Named in honor of Richard Coke 1829-1896. Governor of Texas 1874-1876, member of United States Senate 1878 - 1896. County seat, Hayrick, 1889 Robert Lee, since 1890.

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Location Description from Robert Lee, take SH 158 E about 1 mile, in roadside park

Marker # 933

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)

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Latitude, Longitude 31.908508, -100.453452

Historical Markers of Texas

Coke County

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