Franklin Columbus Woodard 
​(April 1, 1847 -- January 31, 1911) ​

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Marker Text: ​Alabama native Franklin Columbus Woodard settled in this area with his parents about 1850. After being educated as a teacher, Woodard graduated from medical school in 1887 and later moved his family to Grapeland to start his medical practice. In 1898 Woodard was ordained a Baptist minister. A prominent civic leader and mason, he served terms as mayor and school board president. Twice married, he was the father of fifteen children. (1982) 

Marker No: 11064

Grave Marker

Geographic: 31.494310,-95.479080

Location: ​Grapeland Memorial Park, near intersection of FM 1272 and Redbud, Grapeland