W. H. Brown
Born in Georgia. With his parents came to Texas 1857. He and a brother, John, were Texas Rangers -- W. H. ("Billy") serving June-December 1874. Billy Brown was the last man killed by Indians in Runnels County, in a fight to regain stolen horses.
31.8341° N, 100.2072° W
Where to Find It
from Ballinger, take FM 158 about 19 miles west, then go south on CR 297 .25 mile
Nearby Markers
- 0.4 mi NE Maverick Ballinger
- 4.5 mi N Townsite of Marie Norton
- 5.4 mi NE Norton
- 6 mi NW Bronte Bronte
- 6.1 mi NW First Baptist Church of Bronte Bronte
- 6.2 mi NW First Methodist Church of Bronte Bronte