Details for Pilot Grove

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181007417

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Marker Number 7417
Atlas Number 5181007417
Marker Title Pilot Grove
Index Entry Pilot Grove
Address
City Pilot Grove
County Grayson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 739342
UTM Northing 3702807
Subject Codes cities and towns
Marker Year 1965
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location FM 121 at Pilot Grove Rd.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 24" x 18"
Marker Text Founded in early 1850s. On Bonham-McKinney Stage Line. Called Lick Skillet; renamed, 1858, for J. P. Dumas' Ranch. Site of Lee-Peacock feud, 1865-1871, between ex-Confederate Capt. Bob Lee with his gold and Union supporter Lewis Peacock. Although Lee was killed in 1865, his followers carried on the fight until Peacock was shot.

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