Homer Robert Henderson
Texas Ranger; deputy sheriff; county commissioner in Ector and (later) in Crane County. Born in Wilson County; one of 12 children of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (O'Neal) Henderson. Came to Odessa as member of company a, Texas Rangers, under command of Capt. J. A. Brooks, in 1906. This was in period when Rangers kept the peace during citizen's filing of land claims. Married Annie Henderson here, October 8, 1908. Ranched in area.
31.8834° N, 102.2977° W
Where to Find It
In Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Gardens along HI 20, East of loop 338, Odessa.
Nearby Markers
- 0.2 mi S Comanche War Trail Odessa
- 0.2 mi S Ector County Odessa
- 1.4 mi NW Emmet V. Headlee, M.D. Odessa
- 2.3 mi W Old Buffalo Wallow Odessa
- 3.2 mi SW Ector County's First Dry Hole Odessa
- 3.3 mi SW Site of Homestead of William C. Sublett Odessa