Native Texan, Civil War veteran (1861-65); settled here in 1887. Was first to farm area successfully. Was elected first clerk when county organized 1889. Also, helped organize first Sunday School, 1890. Married Susan Roberts, September 1897. Helped start West Texas State Normal College. (1968)
Heller, W. F.; Pioneer Farmer, Homesite of
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Heller, W. F.; Pioneer Farmer, Homesite of is a historical marker in Canyon, Randall County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 38 historical markers documented in Randall County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 49 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.9698, -101.9371 near Canyon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shaw-Keiser House (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Conner Dugout, Site of, C.R. Burrow House, and First National Bank Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5381002547. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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