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Election Oak |
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Clifton vicinity,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 43' 34.7988",
-97° 32' 56.0976"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
One of three polling places in first election held after Bosque County was organized in 1854. Of 21 votes cast on that occasion (August 7, 1854) in county, 17 were polled under this tree. J. K. Helton was election judge. Officials elected were: L. H. Scrutchfield, judge; P. Bryant, sheriff; Jasper N. Mabray, clerk; Isaac Gary, assessor-collector; Archibald Kell, treasurer. In later years, Bosque County Old Settlers Association used this site for reunions, by the courtesy of Tom M. Pool, owner of the land. Site was known locally as Pool Park. (1970)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Election Oak Historical Marker Location Map, Clifton vicinity, Texas
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