Details for Joseph Dennis

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5027002855

Data

Marker Number 2855
Atlas Number 5027002855
Marker Title Joseph Dennis
Index Entry Dennis, Joseph
Address
City Temple
County Bell
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 654411
UTM Northing 3440749
Subject Codes county official; pioneers
Marker Year 1984
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Hodge Cemetery, north of W. Ave R, Temple.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text Joseph Dennis (Dec. 10, 1810-Oct. 19, 1894) Tennessee native Joseph Dennis came to Texas in 1849 with his wife, Isa (Seitz), and their children. After Bell County was created from Milam County in 1850, Dennis was instrumental in selecting a site for the county seat, which became the town of Belton. A respected landowner and businessman, Dennis was elected first Bell County Treasurer and later moved to Temple. A number of Dennis family members are buried in this cemetery. Recorded - 1984

Location Map

View this record in full map (opens in new tab/window)