Gainesville
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 33° 39.068 W 097° 02.249
14S E 681985 N 3725202
A city marker located in a roadside picnic area east of the city.
Waymark Code: WMAJY2
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rilekyle
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Marker Number: 2097

Marker Text:
Founded 1850. Named for Gen. Edmund P. Gaines, who in 1836 aided Republic of Texas. Military supply headquarters during Civil War. Important in defense against Indian attacks and invasion. Center for agriculture, industry, oil. Home of famed Gainesville Community Circus. (1964)
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