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(1798-1854) Heroic frontiersman and soldier. Was made Colonel by his friend, President Sam Houston. After being a Comanche captive, was a diplomat and Indian agent. Settled near here, 1845. Built area's first tank, using scraper of cowhide. Wife was Nancy Isaacs. They had six children. (1967)
Col. Leonard Williams is a historical marker in Mt. Calm, Hill County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 104 historical markers documented in Hill County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 199 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7354, -96.9115 near Mt. Calm. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mount Calm Area (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mount Hope, Mt. Calm Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church of Mt. Calm.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5217000936. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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