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(May 17, 1848 - Jan. 26, 1933) A native of South Carolina and a Confederate veteran, George W. Burton migrated to Rusk County, Texas, about 1880. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1915 to 1921. During his three legislative terms, he participated in the impeachment of Governor James Ferguson, mobilization for World War I, and creation of the State Highway Department. Burton married Julia Savannah Palmer (1846-1925). They had five sons and one daughter.
Burton, George W. is a historical marker in Henderson, Rusk County, dedicated in 1978. It is one of 72 historical markers documented in Rusk County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1489, -94.8814 near Henderson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Black Jack (South) (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Black Jack (North), Mt. Hope, and Gaston Public School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5401010972. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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