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Born in Giles county, Tennessee. Came to Palo Pinto County, 1859, among first settlers in region. Married Jane Allen, July 18, 1860. Served in Co. B, State Troops, during Civil War, protecting frontier. Built this house in mid-1870s. Founded city of Strawn, 1880, to encourage Texas & Pacific Railway company to build through area. He was landowner, rancher, and banker, with interests in local coal mining activities. (1973)
Strawn, Stephen Bethel is a historical marker in Strawn, Palo Pinto County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 45 historical markers documented in Palo Pinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.5583, -98.4989 near Strawn. The nearest cataloged historic site is Stuart, James Nesbit, House (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Thomas House, Strawn, Bethel, and Strawn City Hall.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5363005104. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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