| Marker Number |
2547 |
| Atlas Number |
5381002547 |
| Marker Title |
Homesite of W. F. Heller, Pioneer Farmer |
| Index Entry |
Heller, W. F.; Pioneer Farmer, Homesite of |
| Address |
15th Ave. & 8th St. |
| City |
Canyon |
| County |
Randall |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
231842 |
| UTM Northing |
3873438 |
| Subject Codes |
farms; county official; pioneers |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
located at the corner of 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Canyon |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
14" x 24" |
| Marker Text |
Native Texan, Civil War veteran (1861-65); settled here in 1887. Was first to farm area successfully. Was elected first clerk when county organized 1889. Also, helped organize first Sunday School, 1890. Married Susan Roberts, September 1897. Helped start West Texas State Normal College. (1968) |
