Historical Marker
Homesite of W. F. Heller, Pioneer Farmer
Historical marker location:
15th Ave. & 8th St., Canyon, Texas
( located at the corner of 15th Avenue and 8th Street, Canyon)
Marker installed: 1967
Native Texan, Civil War veteran (1861-65); settled here in 1887. Was first to farm area successfully. Was elected first clerk when county organized 1889. Also, helped organize first Sunday School, 1890. Married Susan Roberts, September 1897. Helped start West Texas State Normal College.
(1968).