Details for Site of the Plantation Home of Edward H. Tarrant

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5139007154

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Marker Number 7154
Atlas Number 5139007154
Marker Title Site of the Plantation Home of Edward H. Tarrant
Index Entry Tarrant, Edward H., Plantation Home, Site of
Address Lumkins Rd.
City Forreston
County Ellis
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 702408
UTM Northing 3567101
Subject Codes
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Off Lumkins Rd. on private property. Map dot approximate.
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text (1796-1858) Veteran of the War of 1812. Pioneer Indian fighter. Commander of Texas frontier troops. Statesman of vision. The house was built in 1845. Near by he built the first mill in Ellis County. Here he resided until his death, August 2, 1858. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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