(1868-1967) As a young lawyer lived, 1889-92, in this house owned by his parents. He rose from Uvalde County Judge (1893-96), to Texas Legislature (1898-1902), to U. S. Congress (1904-32), with a term as Speaker, House of Representatives), to Vice President of the United States, 1933-41. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971
Garner, John Nance
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Garner, John Nance is a historical marker in Detroit, Red River County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Red River County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 106 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.6599, -95.2658 near Detroit. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Christian Church of Detroit (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Detroit, New Hope, and Dean.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5387010879. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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