Historical Marker
John Gerham Hardin
Historical marker location:
Davey & Williams Drive, Burkburnett, Texas
( At Hardin Park, Intersection of Davey Drive and Williams Drive, Burkburnett)
Marker installed: 1970
Pioneer settler, financier and philanthropist. Came to Texas in 1876 and to this area in 1879, living at first in a dugout. Operating a store and owning extensive lands, he amassed a fortune that he left as a rich legacy for Texas children. He gave six million dollars to Buckner Orphans Home, Baylor Hospital, Baylor University, Mary Hardin-Baylor College, Abilene Christian College, Howard Payne College, Hardin Junior College, Hardin-Simmons University and local churches and schools. This park was one of his gifts to children.
(1970).