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Durham Avant

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Tool, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 32° 16' 19.37165000016", -96° 10' 44.67726000012"
 
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     (1798-1862) A native of North Carolina, Durham Avant came to Texas in 1834 with his wife, Susan (Winsett), and after a time they settled in present day Henderson County. Avant served as a Texas Ranger and in 1850 helped survey and determine a central location for the Henderson County Seat. He later opened a hotel in the new county seat of Athens. His death came shortly after he enlisted in the Confederate army with his son William.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Durham Avant Historical Marker Location Map, Tool, Texas

 
   
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