Hardin, John Wesley
Champion gunfighter in personal combat, Hardin was brought to justice for first time for murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb here in Comanche in 1874. Served 15 years in prison. On release, opened law office in El Paso, 1894. Killed at age of 42 when shot in back, 1895. (1966)
31.8981° N, 98.6188° W
Where to Find It
Comanche County Museum, located west of city limits, on Moorman Road, 2 miles west of intersection with Hilcrest, Comanche.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Hanging Oak Comanche
- <0.1 mi E T. O. Moore Comanche
- <0.1 mi SW Mollie E. Moore Proctor
- 0.3 mi E Comanche County Comanche
- 0.3 mi E Old Corn Trail Comanche
- 0.6 mi NE L. B. Russell Home Comanche