Murray Burleson Home
N 30° 00.730 W 097° 09.316
14R E 677913 N 3321566
The state historical medallion for the Murray Burleson Home in Smithville TX
Waymark Code: WMVQ04
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2017
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The Murray Burleson Home is located at 207 E 8th Street in Smithville TX.
Local legend says that but for an adverse coin flip, Smithville would have been named Burlesonville after Murray Burleson, who gave the land for the railroad depot that boosted the town economically and ensured its survival.
Marker Number: 9164
Marker Text:
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