Historical Marker
Pendleton
Historical marker location:
Temple, Texas
( About 0.9 miles north of Temple on Spur 1237 from 1237, on the right across railroad tracks)
Marker installed: 1968
Called Pendletonville in 1880's; renamed 1904 for local resident George C. Pendleton (1845-1913), State Representative, 1883-1889 (House Speaker, 1886-1887). As Lieutenant Governor, 1891-1893, became first elected official to preside over both legislative houses. U. S. Congressman, 1893-1897. (1968).