Details for G. D. Cross

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5237002087

Data

Marker Number 2087
Atlas Number 5237002087
Marker Title G. D. Cross
Index Entry Cross, G. D.
Address
City Jacksboro
County Jack
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 578390
UTM Northing 3675268
Subject Codes rangers
Marker Year 1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Picnic area, Sewell Park (south section of Jacksboro, US 281 and Lost Creek)
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text (1855 - 1941) Born in Arkansas. Served in Hunter's Texas Ranger Company 1873-1874, helping remove Indians from Texas. Later became merchant and farmer. Married Mary A. E. Shawver, 1881. Had 13 children. Built this picnic table (where his ranger unit once camped) to be used at family reunions. (1969)

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