Details for John Gerham Hardin
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5485002782
Data
| Marker Number | 2782 |
| Atlas Number | 5485002782 |
| Marker Title | John Gerham Hardin |
| Index Entry | Hardin, John Gerham |
| Address | Davey & Williams Drive |
| City | Burkburnett |
| County | Wichita |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 539672 |
| UTM Northing | 3772002 |
| Subject Codes | plantations; Business topics, general; pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | At Hardin Park, Intersection of Davey Drive and Williams Drive, Burkburnett |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" |
| Marker Text | Pioneer settler, financier and philanthropist. Came to Texas in 1876 and to this area in 1879, living at first in a dugout. Operating a store and owning extensive lands, he amassed a fortune that he left as a rich legacy for Texas children. He gave six million dollars to Buckner Orphans Home, Baylor Hospital, Baylor University, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Abilene Christian College, Howard Payne College, Hardin Junior College, Hardin-Simmons University and local churches and schools. This park was one of his gifts to children. (1970) |