William P Morris - Salem, Ar.
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N 36° 22.234 W 091° 49.368
15S E 605601 N 4025694
This simple light grey granite and brass marker is located at the southeast corner of the Fulton County Courthouse - Courthouse Square in Salem, Arkansas
Waymark Code: WMKM6G
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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I found minimal information om William P Morris:
From the City of Salem Arkansas:
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"Louisiana Purchase through Early Statehood

William P. Morris is credited with establishing the town of Salem when he came to the area in 1839. When he saw Pilot Knob, he decided to stake the land grant claim he received for serving in the War of 1812 near it."

The text on the marker:

William P. Morris
D. Dec. 9, 1851

Joe Morris
Mandy
Loyed
D. Mar. 12, 1852

Gone but not forgotten

Brass Marker

"In 1842, Wm P. Morris donated land for Courthouse and town of Salem to Countyseat of Fulton County."

Dedicated on May 28, 1990
Fulton County Historical Society
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]

Location: Fulton County Courthouse Square
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