John Tarleton (American settler)

John Tarleton
Only known photograph (a tintype) of John Tarleton
Born
White Mountain, Vermont, US
Died
Texas, US
Known forJohn Tarleton Agricultural College
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John Tarleton (1808 or 1811 – 1895) was an American settler and rancher. He is best known for endowing John Tarleton Agricultural College, which eventually became Tarleton State University.

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