Historical Marker
Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson
Historical marker location:
Waco, Texas
( Oakwood Cemetery,Waco (S. 5th to Oakwood Sts.) Enter Cemetary, to up Lacy Ave, turn right at Williams, marker is near intersection of Williams & Ross)
Marker installed: 1936
Pioneer preacher, president of Baylor University. Born in Alabama August 7, 1823. Died May 14, 1901. His wife Georgia J. Burleson born September 23 1833, died June 11, 1924.