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 Gustavus Adolphus Holland
N 32° 45.702 W 097° 47.359
14S E 613404 N 3625518
Texas Historical Marker at the grave of Gustavus Adolphus Holland, in Oakland Cemetery, Weatherford, TX, commemorating his extensive career as a teacher and civic leader.
Waymark Code: WMKNV0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/08/2014
Views: 6
Marker Number: 14924
Marker Text:
(January 12, 1859 - March 11, 1946)
A teacher in his native Kentucky, G.A. Holland came to Parker County in 1882, settling in Poolville. In addition to teaching school, Holland also served as postmaster and justice of the peace. He later served as county tax collector, Weatherford school board member, president of Citizens National Bank, and mayor of Weatherford. He published a history of Parker County in the 1930s. Married to the former Genareo Wynn, Holland was the father of six children.
Recorded - 1989
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