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(b. Mar. 20, 1840 - d. May 23. 1918) Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children. In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development.
DeWitt, Leroy Nelson is a historical marker in Mount Joy, Delta County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Delta County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 54 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4750, -95.6210 near Mount Joy. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mt. Joy Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Camp Shed Cemetery, Pierce, and Stegall, Thomas Wilson.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5119006934. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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