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Called Pendletonville in 1880's; renamed 1904 for local resident George C. Pendleton (1845-1913), State Representative, 1883-1889 (House Speaker, 1886-1887). As Lieutenant Governor, 1891-1893, became first elected official to preside over both legislative houses. U. S. Congressman, 1893-1897. (1968)
Pendleton is a historical marker in Temple, Bell County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 223 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 399 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.1963, -97.3515 near Temple. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pendleton (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Pleasant View, Maqbarah, and Mt. Zion Garden of Memories.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027003978. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Pendleton” names 2 distinct records in Bell County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1968 in Temple. The others:
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