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(Apr. 9, 1820 - Dec. 23, 1918) In 1857 Georgia native William Franklin Brown moved to this area, where he was a pioneer cotton farmer. The following year he led in the organization of Brown County and was elected to serve as district clerk and as justice of the peace. He also participated in early defenses against hostile Indians. Married three times, Brown was the father of 12 children, several of whom died as a result of frontier tragedies. (1982)
Brown, William Franklin is a historical marker in Early, Brown County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 54 historical markers documented in Brown County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7642, -98.9100 near Early. The nearest cataloged historic site is Staley Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Early, Walter U., Jenkins Springs Cemetery, and Brown County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5049005827. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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