Col. Leonard Williams
(1798-1854) Heroic frontiersman and soldier. Was made Colonel by his friend, President Sam Houston. After being a Comanche captive, was a diplomat and Indian agent. Settled near here, 1845. Built area's first tank, using scraper of cowhide. Wife was Nancy Isaacs. They had six children. (1967)
31.7354° N, 96.9114° W
Where to Find It
from Mt. Calm take SH 31 about 1 mile southwest to marker at intersection with CR 3272
Nearby Markers
- 2.1 mi E Mount Calm Cemetery Mount Calm
- 2.3 mi NE Mt. Calm Methodist Church Mt. Calm
- 2.4 mi NE First Baptist Church of Mt. Calm Mt. Calm
- 2.4 mi E Leonard Williams Prairie Hill
- 3.7 mi E Mt. Antioch Cemetery Mount Calm
- 3.9 mi SE Billington Cemetery Prairie Hill