John Gerham Hardin
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)
34.0880° N, 98.5698° W
Where to Find It
At Hardin Park, Intersection of Davey Drive and Williams Drive, Burkburnett
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi E Samuel Burk Burnett Burkburnett
- 0.4 mi W Burkburnett Masonic Lodge 1027 Burkburnett
- 0.4 mi E Central Baptist Church Burkburnett
- 0.6 mi NW Charley Lee Coe Burkburnett
- 0.7 mi N First National Bank of Burkburnett Burkburnett
- 0.7 mi N Home of Monroe Dodson Burkburnett