Details for Frank Willis, Sr.

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5483002050

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Marker Number 2050
Atlas Number 5483002050
Marker Title Frank Willis, Sr.
Index Entry Willis, Sr., Frank
Address Olaughlin St.
City Mobeetie
County Wheeler
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 369184
UTM Northing 3930593
Subject Codes judges
Marker Year 1968
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Old Mobeetie, at Fort Elliot Flagpole, Olaughlin St. 0.1 mi. SW of Dickerson St.
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 14" x 28"
Marker Text (January 23, 1842 - August 5, 1894) First judge of the 35th District, then comprising entire Panhandle. Born in Indiana, he came to Texas in search of new horizons. As judge, from 1881 to 1890, his honesty, keen wit, and ample figure inspired many anecdotes. His two sons, Newton and Frank, Jr., also became judges. (1968)

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