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Born at Blum, Texas. Became Sheriff of Crosby County in January 1947. Was killed in line of duty while arresting a bootlegger at Ralls, Texas. Dedicated to enforcement of law--a man of quiet courage and fearless character. Father of eight children. Recorded - 1967
J.J. Pierce is a historical marker in Crosbyton, Crosby County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 34 historical markers documented in Crosby County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 42 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6524, -101.2033 near Crosbyton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Crosbyton Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Julian M. Bassett, Lamar Family, and Crosbyton.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5107002680. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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