Site of the Home of John S. Roberts
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 31° 36.151 W 094° 39.299
15R E 342997 N 3497567
Metal marker attached to brick wall of the Municipal Building next to the doors of the fire station.
Waymark Code: WMWFCB
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2017
Views: 6
Marker gives information about John S. Roberts whose home was at this location.
Marker Number: 9347
Marker Text: 1796-1871
A native of Virginia, came to Texas in 1826. An active participant in the struggle for Texas independence. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Delegate to Consultation, November 3, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, December 5 to 10, 1835. Signer of Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836.
Marked by the State of Texas
1956
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