John Wesley Hardin
(May 26, 1853 - August 19, 1895) Born in Bonham, Texas, John Wesley Hardin was named for the founder of Methodism. "Wes" Hardin grew into a family man, cowboy, and outlaw who claimed to have killed more than 30 men. An unusual sort of gunslinger, Hardin considered himself a pillar of society who killed to save his own life. Hardin served 15 years in state prison for murder, was pardoned, then opened a law office in El Paso in May 1895. He was killed 3 months later by John Selman, an El Paso city constable. (1998)
31.7809° N, 106.4475° W
Where to Find It
Concordia Cemetery, Colpa exit of IH-10, bounded by Stevens, Yandell, and Crockett streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Concordia Cemetery El Paso
- <0.1 mi NW Concordia Cemetery El Paso
- 0.1 mi SE James H. White El Paso
- 0.4 mi SE Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss El Paso
- 0.5 mi W Henry O. Flipper El Paso
- 0.5 mi W Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon El Paso