Marker Inscription
(June 26, 1914 - Sept. 27, 1956) At 18, set two world records in the 1932 Los angeles Olympic games-- in 80-meter hurdles and javelin throw. Excelling at all sports, became a professional athlete and won 5 major titles as a championship golfer. Was nicknamed after famous baseball player Geo. "Babe" Ruth. Married George Zaharias, 1938. Was voted Outstanding Woman Athlete of First Half of 20th Century by Associated Press, 1949. Outstanding Women of Texas Series, 1968. Incise in base: Erected by Bmt. C.C.W.G.A.
About this site
Zaharias, Babe Didrikson is a historical marker in Beaumont, Jefferson County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Jefferson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 137 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1270, -94.0987 near Beaumont. The nearest cataloged historic site is J.P. Richardson, Jr: The Big Bopper (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Site of Collier's Ferry, Anthony, and Evergreen Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5245010587. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
