Details for Leroy Nelson DeWitt, Pioneer Citizen
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5119006934
Data
| Marker Number | 6934 |
| Atlas Number | 5119006934 |
| Marker Title | Leroy Nelson DeWitt, Pioneer Citizen |
| Index Entry | DeWitt, Leroy Nelson |
| Address | |
| City | Mount Joy |
| County | Delta |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 258758 |
| UTM Northing | 3708017 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | about 8 mi. north of Cooper on FM 1742 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 24" x 18" |
| Marker Text | (b. Mar. 20, 1840 - d. May 23. 1918) Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children. In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development. |