Leroy Nelson DeWitt, Pioneer Citizen
(b. Mar. 20, 1840 - d. May 23. 1918) Prosperous merchant and farmer. Native of Virginia; moved here with parents, 1854. Married Miss Mary Collier, 1861; they had 9 children. In 1862, joined Confederacy to serve on frontier until end of war. Became recognized leader in civic and church affairs, area development.
33.4750° N, 95.6210° W
Where to Find It
about 8 mi. north of Cooper on FM 1742
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi E Mount Joy Cemetery Cooper
- 2.7 mi SE Thomas Wilson Stegall Lake Creek
- 3.1 mi N Pleasant Grove Howland
- 3.1 mi N Williams, Sheb, Home Howland
- 3.6 mi SW Enloe United Methodist Church Enloe
- 4.2 mi SE Wilson, John William Lake Creek