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(1873-1957) Ran for sheriff at request of citizens of Denison. Elected in 1912 and served two years. Was appointed by Governor Pat Neff to special commission in 1920's to inspect Texas prison system; named by Governor Dan Moody to prison board, 1928; In 1930 became general manager of prison system, where he made an outstanding record. Organized prison rodeo. Died before completing autobiography "Assignment Huntsville". Recorded, 1967
Simmons, Lee is a historical marker in Sherman, Grayson County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 144 historical markers documented in Grayson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 208 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6305, -96.6181 near Sherman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mita Holsapple Hall (1885-1965) (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Mangum, Aaron S., LeTellier, John Henry, Capt., and West Hill.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5181011540. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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