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(1843-1922) First Anglo-American born in Hunt County, then in Republic of Texas. Birthplace: on South Sulphur, near present Wolfe City. Son of John W. Lane, one of commissioners organizing county. During Civil War, served in Confederate army. Later moved to Vansickle community, 4 mi. SW of this spot, where he spent rest of his life. Married first Mary E. Hale. Had 2 children. His second wife was Betty Evans.
Lane, William is a historical marker in Greenville, Hunt County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Hunt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 92 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0663, -96.1046 near Greenville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Majors Army Airfield (historical marker), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Presbyterian Church of Greenville, Wesley College, and Wesley College Administration Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5231007812. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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