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(April 30, 1872 - Oct. 18, 1938) A peace officer 45 years, Mace joined Texas Rangers at age 21. He became deputy sheriff in Lampasas County in 1903; later served 12 years as sheriff. He was president of the Texas Sheriffs Association, 1920; chief of police in oil boom towns of Mexia and Borger (1821-1930) and in Corpus Christi (1933-1934). Was Captain of Ranger Co. "D" (1931-1933) when the east Texas oil fields were under martial law. He died in service. Recorded--1968
Mace, Albert R. is a historical marker in Mexia, Limestone County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Limestone County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 187 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6954, -96.4796 near Mexia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Steel, Alfonso (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Karner, John, Miss Rogers' Music Room., and Mexia.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5293000102. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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