Details for Dan LaFayette McDuffie
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5037009492
Data
| Marker Number | 9492 |
| Atlas Number | 5037009492 |
| Marker Title | Dan LaFayette McDuffie |
| Index Entry | McDuffie, Dan LaFayette |
| Address | |
| City | New Boston |
| County | Bowie |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 367366 |
| UTM Northing | 3700122 |
| Subject Codes | law enforcement; rangers; oil/petroleum topics |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Rea Hill Cemetery, CR 4005, 1 mi. south of New Boston |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (February 16, 1883 - July 7, 1931) Last Ranger killed on duty in East Texas oil boom of 1930's. A third generation enforcement officer; learned methods, skills from an uncle, Texarkana police chief. Held first office at 18. Won fame in 1923 amnesty, when 82 liquor stills were turned in. Spent 30 years as county peace officer, railroad special agent, and Texas Ranger. Known for his fearless courage, integrity. Met death on duty in a kidnapping case, when caught in gunfire. Recorded, 1967 |