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(October 21, 1876 -- February 8, 1953) Born west of Crockett. A noted musician. Houston County District Clerk, 1918-22. A barber by trade. In boyhood, studied violin. At 16, began teaching. At 20, opened Tunstall Music House. Traveled East Texas 50 years with band that included his ten children. Founded World's Championship Fiddler's Festival, 1937. At 1951 state fair was proclaimed the Champion Fiddler of Texas. Married (1st), Emma Virginia English; (2nd) Mrs. Lillie Shanks.
Tunstall, Vicory Barker is a historical marker in Crockett, Houston County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.3341, -95.4659 near Crockett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Beasley, John Gordon (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Evergreen Memorial Park, McLean, William Kyle, and Houston County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225007601. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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