John Nance Garner

Historical marker location:

CR 1230, Detroit, Texas

( Near CR 1230, about 0.4 mi. W of FM 410, on private property. House reported gone and marker toppled Sep. 2006.)

Marker installed: 1936

In this house, John Nance Garner, Vice-President of the United States since 1933, was born November 22, 1869. Member Texas Legislature, 1898-1902. Member of United States Congress since 1903. Speaker of the House, 1931.