Near Novice in Runnels County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Alec Simmons
Photographed By Duane Hall
1. Alec Simmons Marker (Missing)
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Civil War soldier from Lemon Gap (7 miles northwest). Was buried here in an unmarked grave prior to 1897.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 108.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 32° 1.251′ N, 99° 44.946′ W. Marker was near Novice, Texas, in Runnels County. Marker could be reached from Farm to Market Road 382, 0.6 miles south of County Road 181, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Winters TX 79567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Counts Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Townsite of Content (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ranger Campsite (approx. 1.3 miles away); Ranger Peak (approx. 1.3 miles away); Cotton Production in Runnels County (approx. 1.3 miles away); Atoka Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Crews (approx. 6.2 miles away); Lawn Atlas ICBM Launch Site (Dyess S-6) (approx. 8˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Novice.
More about this marker. The missing marker was
this page online
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
2. Metal Support Post for Missing Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
3. Burial Place of Alec Simmons
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
4. Burial Place of Alec Simmons
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
5. View to South Along FM 382
Photographed By Duane Hall, November 20, 2014
6. View to North Along FM 382
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,221 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 28, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
