Sesquicentennial Time Capsule - Temple, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Free2bme29
N 31° 05.814 W 097° 20.482
14R E 658192 N 3441523
A time capsule and a Texas-shape marker to celebrate 150 years since Texas won its independence.
Waymark Code: WM8J7C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member gparkes
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Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836 and thus became the Republic of Texas. Texas joined the United States in 1845 as the 28th state. This marker was dedicated to celebrate those 150 years. A time capsule is burried by the marker to be opened in 2036.
Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: 150 years

Date of Founding: 1836

Date of Commemoration: June 28, 1986

Address:
On the corner of Central and Main streets just outside the city office building.

Overview Photograph:

Yes


Detail Photograph:

Yes


Web site if available: Not listed
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