John R. ("Sarge") Nasworthy

John R. ("Sarge") Nasworthy (HM26OS)

Location: San Angelo, TX 76904 Tom Green County
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N 31° 23.272', W 100° 29.517'

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(September 12, 1849 - November 4, 1924)

Colorful pioneer and Texas Ranger who helped to create civilization and institutions of West Texas. Owned ranch land on which today is situated Lake Nasworthy - first conservation lake in this area.

Born in Georgia. Served 1864-1865 in Confederate army, during Civil War. Later came to Texas, living first at Bonham. After he moved west, he operated in Menard area as a buyer of beef cattle for United States army mess halls at Fort Concho. In 1880s he was deputy county clerk and deputy sheriff of Tom Green County and the first treasurer of the city of San Angelo. He owned the first local brick kiln, a wagon yard, a livery stable, and the only hearse in town in the early days. He was second man to fence land, second man to grow cotton in the county. A county commissioner, 1910-1916, he promoted building of the Old Chadbourne viaduct. A leader in church and philanthropic endeavors, he was a promoter of the Baptist encampment at Christoval (then one of the largest religious gatherings in the South).

He married Dena Von Fisher. The family had homes on Beauregard Street, Knickerbocker Road, Ben Ficklin Road and at Nasworthy Lake site. His six children carry on family tradition of community leadership.
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HM NumberHM26OS
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Year Placed1970
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2801.)
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, April 9th, 2018 at 1:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14R E 358141 N 3473550
Decimal Degrees31.38786667, -100.49195000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 23.272', W 100° 29.517'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 23' 16.32" N, 100° 29' 31.02" W
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Area Code(s)325
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2101-2107 Gun Club Rd, San Angelo TX 76904, US
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