Marker Inscription
Pioneer settler, financier and philanthropist. Came to Texas in 1876 and to this area in 1879, living at first in a dugout. Operating a store and owning extensive lands, he amassed a fortune that he left as a rich legacy for Texas children. He gave six million dollars to Buckner Orphans Home, Baylor Hospital, Baylor University, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Abilene Christian College, Howard Payne College, Hardin Junior College, Hardin-Simmons University and local churches and schools. This park was one of his gifts to children. (1970)
About this site
Hardin, John Gerham is a historical marker in Burkburnett, Wichita County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 75 historical markers documented in Wichita County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 34.0898, -98.5700 near Burkburnett. The nearest cataloged historic site is Burnett, Samuel Burk (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Central Baptist Church, First National Bank of Burkburnett, and First Methodist Church of Burkburnett.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5485002782. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
