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John Gerham Hardin |
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Davey & Williams Drive, Burkburnett,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 5' 16.97025999984",
-98° 34' 11.87083999992"
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Texas State Historical Marker |
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)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
John Gerham Hardin Historical Marker Location Map, Burkburnett, Texas
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