Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar stone plaque

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Site of the Town of Lamar. Named for Mirabeau B. Lamar 1798-1859, President of the Republic of Texas 1838-1841. Established in 1838; made a port of entry in 1839. Sacked by Union troops Feb. 11, 1864. Survived until 1914 but never flourished. #3018

by Texas Historical Commission #03018 of the Texas Historical Marker series

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