Marker Inscription
In this house, John Nance Garner, Vice-President of the United States since 1933, was born November 22, 1869. Member Texas Legislature, 1898-1902. Member of United States Congress since 1903. Speaker of the House, 1931.
Historical Marker
John Nance Garner
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About this site
John Nance Garner is a historical marker in Detroit, Red River County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Red River County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.5834, -95.2845 near Detroit. The nearest cataloged historic site is Garner, John Nance (historical marker), about 5.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Christian Church of Detroit, Becknell Cemetery, and Bluff Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013701. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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