Col. Leonard Williams
(1798 - 1854)
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Marker Text: 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) Aluminum 14 x 24 Subject Marker
Marker No: 936
Geographic: 31° 44.113′ N, 96° 54.692′ W
Location: Intersection of State Highway 31 and County Highway 327, Mount Calm
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