Historical Markers in Texas

Here Stood the Home_John Simpson Chisum

History·Denton County·Texas

Here stood the home from 1856 to 1862 of John Simpson Chisum, cattle king. Born, August 16, 1824. Died, September 22, 1884 at Paris, Texas. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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