Details for Homer Robert Henderson
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5135002543
Data
Marker Number | 2543 |
Atlas Number | 5135002543 |
Marker Title | Homer Robert Henderson |
Index Entry | Henderson, Homer Robert |
Address | |
City | Odessa |
County | Ector |
UTM Zone | 13 |
UTM Easting | 755559 |
UTM Northing | 3530536 |
Subject Codes | sheriffs; law enforcement; rangers |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | In Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Gardens along HI 20, East of loop 338, Odessa. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | grave marker |
Marker Text | Texas Ranger; deputy sheriff; county commissioner in Ector and (later) in Crane County. Born in Wilson County; one of 12 children of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (O'Neal) Henderson. Came to Odessa as member of company a, Texas Rangers, under command of Capt. J. A. Brooks, in 1906. This was in period when Rangers kept the peace during citizen's filing of land claims. Married Annie Henderson here, October 8, 1908. Ranched in area. |