John Wesley Hardin
Comanchebr/Comanche County, Texasbr/31 53.888' N 98 37.117' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of Hillcrest Street and Moorman Road. Go 1/2 block west on Moorman Road. The Comanche County Historical Museum is on the left (south) side of the road. The marker is on the museum grounds.br/ br/Text: Champion gunfighter in personal combat, Hardin was brought to justice for first time for murder of Deputy Sheriff Charles Webb here in Comanche in 1874. Served 15 years in prison. On release, opened law office in El Paso, 1894. Killed at age of 42 when shot in back, 1895.