Uvalde in Uvalde County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
M.J. "Jerry" Franklin
(December 10, 1925 - March 25, 1961)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020
1. M.J. "Jerry" Franklin Marker
Born in Asherton. Served as a patrolman with Uvalde Police Department, 1958-1961. Was killed in line of duty. In his memory, a plaque was given to city by pupils of Uvalde schools. Franklin and wife Jeanne had 2 children, Patricia and William.
Recorded - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 14269.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.
Location. 29° 12.022′ N, 99° 48.726′ W. Marker is in Uvalde, Texas, in Uvalde County. It can be reached from West Main Street (U.S. 90). Marker is located in Hillcrest Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Uvalde TX 78801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Reading Wood Black (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Nance Garner (about 800 feet away); Pat Garrett (approx. half a mile away); Jardin de Heroes / Garden of Heroes (approx. Ύ mile away); Nicolas Street School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Judge John Nance Garner (approx. 1½ miles away); John Nance Garner Home (approx. 1½ miles away); John Nance Garner House (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Uvalde.
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020
2. M.J. "Jerry" Franklin Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, November 28, 2020
3. M.J. "Jerry" Franklin Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
