Historical Marker
William C. Crane
Historical marker location:
Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Texas
( Republic Hill section)
Marker installed: 1936
Born In Richmond Va. March 17, 1816.
Died in Independence Tex. Feb. 27, 1885.
He gave his life to the cause of education and religion in Ga. Ala. Miss. La. and Texas.
The remains of Dr. Crane were removed from Washington County and on February 26, 1937 Reinterred in this cemetery by the State of Texas [Footstone] President Baylor University 1863 - 1885.
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