| Marker Number |
11064 |
| Atlas Number |
5225011064 |
| Marker Title |
Franklin Columbus Woodard |
| Index Entry |
Woodard, Franklin Columbus |
| Address |
|
| City |
Grapeland |
| County |
Houston |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
264528 |
| UTM Northing |
3487052 |
| Subject Codes |
pioneers |
| Marker Year |
1983 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Grapeland Memorial Park, near intersection of FM 1272 and Redbud |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(April 1, 1847 -- January 31, 1911) Alabama native Franklin Columbus Woodard settled in this area with his parents about 1850. After being educated as a teacher, Woodard graduated from medical school in 1887 and later moved his family to Grapeland to start his medical practice. In 1898 Woodard was ordained a Baptist minister. A prominent civic leader and mason, he served terms as mayor and school board president. Twice married, he was the father of fifteen children. |
