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Franklin Columbus Woodard |
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Grapeland,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 29' 39.63541999992",
-95° 28' 44.69023999992"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(April 1, 1847 -- January 31, 1911) Alabama native Franklin Columbus Woodard settled in this area with his parents about 1850. After being educated as a teacher, Woodard graduated from medical school in 1887 and later moved his family to Grapeland to start his medical practice. In 1898 Woodard was ordained a Baptist minister. A prominent civic leader and mason, he served terms as mayor and school board president. Twice married, he was the father of fifteen children.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Franklin Columbus Woodard Historical Marker Location Map, Grapeland, Texas
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