Marker Inscription
Born January 9, 1813 Came to Texas in 1824 Served in the Texas War for Independence Participated in the action at Anahuac Died October 31, 1892 Erected by the State of Texas 1962
Historical Marker
Leo Roark
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About this site
Leo Roark is a historical marker in Guthrie, King County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 3 historical markers documented in King County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 6 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6228, -100.3087 near Guthrie. The nearest cataloged historic site is Guthrie Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include King County Courthouse Library (1914), King County Courthouse, and King County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5269003071. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
This marker honors Leo Roark (1813-1892), a soldier of the Texas War for Independence who came to Texas in 1824 and took part in the action at Anahuac. His grave marker in King County was placed by the state in 1962.
Sources: hmdb.orgtshaonline.org
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