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First Court Tree

Junction, Kimble County

Marker Text

Site of 1876 hearing presided over by Judge W. A. Blackburn, with Texas Rangers on guard and the accused chained to tree. (1971)

Marker Details

Address US 377
Location Description Off US 377 on private property. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 9428
Dedicated 1971
Size, Type 14" x 8"
Code courts; law enforcement

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 30.514474, -99.749096

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