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Maverick

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SH 158, about 13.5 mi. W of Ballinger, Ballinger, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 31° 50' 16.18038999996", -100° 12' 4.52052"
 
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    Founded in the 1870s. Named for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), who came to Texas 1835. Fought in the Texas War for Independence. In Secession Convention, 1861, he was made one of the commissioners to negotiate surrender of United States troops in San Antonio. In 1853 he had land in this important ranching area.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

Maverick Historical Marker Location Map, Ballinger, Texas