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(1855 - 1941) Born in Arkansas. Served in Hunter's Texas Ranger Company 1873-1874, helping remove Indians from Texas. Later became merchant and farmer. Married Mary A. E. Shawver, 1881. Had 13 children. Built this picnic table (where his ranger unit once camped) to be used at family reunions. (1969)
Cross, G. D. is a historical marker in Jacksboro, Jack County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Jack County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 37 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.2152, -98.1588 near Jacksboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Butterfield Stageline (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Gulf, Texas & Western Railroad Depot, Former, Sewell Park, and Fort Richardson.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5237002087. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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