Augustus "Gus" LeGory
N 31° 19.329 W 095° 27.628
15R E 265869 N 3467920
One of 11 historical markers in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery, this marker discusses the life of Augustus "Gus" LeGory
Waymark Code: WMXF6Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
Views: 1
There are a total of 23 historical markers in Glenwood Cemetery; 11 in the north sector and 12 in the south sector.
This historic marker is located at the grave of Augustus "Gus" LeGory in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery.
Marker Number: 7923
Marker Text:
(Oct. 10, 1840 -- Dec. 4, 1930)
In 1855 Augustus "Gus" LeGory came to Texas from Mississippi. After serving in the Civil War, he returned to the area and worked with a Trinity River steamboat company. He later developed his own overland and river freight hauling enterprise and in 1870 opened a Crockett saloon. A community promoter, LeGory engaged in banking, coal production, and agriculture. He married Eliza Wortham in 1875 and they had six children.
Recorded - 1980
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