Details for Capt. Hardy B. Purvis
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5373010421
Data
| Marker Number | 10421 |
| Atlas Number | 5373010421 |
| Marker Title | Capt. Hardy B. Purvis |
| Index Entry | Purvis, Capt. Hardy B. |
| Address | FM 1988 |
| City | Goodrich |
| County | Polk |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 316878 |
| UTM Northing | 3390759 |
| Subject Codes | rangers |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Peebles Cemetery, FM 1988, 2.5 mi. NE of Goodrich |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (1891-1961) Born in Livingston. In his 20s, became a local peace officer. Spent years 1927-1933 and 1935-1956 in Texas Ranger service. Noted for coolness during danger in oil boom towns, dock strikes, prison riots, Purvis saw duty at Beaumont, Borger, Longview, Lufkin, and Fort Worth. Was captain of a Ranger company and stationed at Houston when he retired. Son L.H. was also a Ranger. His wife Minnie and his daughter are buried here. Recorded -- 1970 |