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(August 22, 1809 - October 21, 1867) A native of New Hampshire, George Wilkins Kendall was a journalist by profession. He was co-founder of the New Orleans "Picayune" newspaper in 1837. Kendall later wrote books chronicling his experiences with the 1841 Texan Santa Fe Expedition and the Mexican War. He moved to this area in 1857 and became a sheep rancher. His promotional efforts led to growth and development of the county, which was named for him in 1862. Recorded - 1989
George Wilkins Kendall is a historical marker in Boerne, Kendall County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 59 historical markers documented in Kendall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 108 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8012, -98.7391 near Boerne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Boerne Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Dienger, Joseph, Beseler House, and Saint Helena's Episcopal Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5259002169. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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