Born in Alabama. Came to Wise County in 1855. Well known as champion of the defenseless. Active in resisting Indian attacks on pioneers. Member and guiding officer in numerous home guard units. Served as sheriff in 1860s, 1870s. (1968)
Stevens, Captain George
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Stevens, Captain George is a historical marker in Flat Rock, Wise County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 89 historical markers documented in Wise County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 159 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.3254, -97.6111 near Flat Rock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Flat Rock Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hopewell Cemetery, Hopewell Baptist Church, and Waggoner Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5497000714. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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