| Marker Number |
5097 |
| Atlas Number |
5281005097 |
| Marker Title |
Birthplace of Stanley Walker |
| Index Entry |
Walker, Stanley, Birthplace of |
| Address |
|
| City |
Lampasas |
| County |
Lampasas |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
578591 |
| UTM Northing |
3454904 |
| Subject Codes |
journalists; newspapers; writers and poets |
| Marker Year |
1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
from Lampasas take Highway 281 north about 10 miles to junction of Highway 281 and FM 1690 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
24" x 18" |
| Marker Text |
(1898 - 1962) Noted Texas journalist and editor. Began his career in Austin and Dallas. From 1920 to 1935 was with New York "Herald-Tribune", where as City Editor he trained many writers. Also was on staff of Philadelphia "Ledger". He wrote "The Night Club Era", "Mrs. Astor's Horse", 5 other books, many articles. Spent last years here. |
