​Khleber Miller Van Zandt
​(1836 - 1930)

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Marker Text: ​Tennessee native Khleber Miller Van Zandt moved to East Texas as a child. After serving as a Major in the 7th Texas Infantry Regiment, C.S.A., he came to Fort Worth in 1865. A merchant, banker, and rancher, he was instrumental in making the city a major rail center and helped establish early newspaper, the public schools, public transportation, and the First Christian Church. He served in the 13th Texas Legislature of 1875. A member of the United Confederate Veterans, he held the office of National Commander-in-Chief (1918-1921). (1986)

Marker No: 2936

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 32.770306, -97.348625

Location: Section 29, Oakwood Cemetery, 700 Grand Avenue, Fort Worth