Celebrating 150 Years - Athens, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member QuesterMark
N 32° 12.278 W 095° 51.245
15S E 230967 N 3566690
Quick Description: An historical marker in the southeast corner of the Henderson County Courthouse Square also marks the spot of a Time Capsule.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2009 8:31:40 PM
Waymark Code: WM7RF0
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member reg3
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Long Description:
The text on the sign includes the following:

"Beneath this historical marker is a time capsule containing mementos from the Athens Citizens of 2000 to the Athens Citizens of 2050. It was sealed during the celebration of Athens' Sesquicentennial and not to be opened until July 4, 2050.

Authorized by the Athens City Council"

The rest of the text is recounted on this waymark: WM7REZ (visit link)

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