Jarrell in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Daniel Harrison
Tennessee native Daniel Harrison (1816-1870) migrated to Texas in 1835. He served with Texan forces during the Texas Revolution, and as a volunteer for the Republic’s militia. He was in the 1839 Battle of the Neches. In 1840, Harrison married Nancy Robbins and soon moved his family to present-day Williamson County and what would be the Corn Hill community. He served in Central Texas’ 27th Brigade during the Civil War. As a blacksmith in Corn Hill, a stage stop on the route from Austin to Fort Gates, his work was crucial to traffic on the military road. Later, Harrison also farmed and raised horses and cattle. Originally buried in Anderson Cemetery, Daniel and Nancy were later reinterred in Corn Hill Cemetery.
Erected 2007 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14009.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 30° 48.077′ N, 97° 36.225′ W. Marker is in Jarrell, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker can be reached from CR-313. Marker is in the Corn Hill Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jarrell TX 76537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cornhill Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corn Hill Community (approx. 0.7 miles away); Land Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Jarrell (approx. 2.7 miles away); Community of Theon (approx. 2.7 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. 4.1 miles away); James B. Williams (approx. 6.8 miles away); Stockton Family Cemetery (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jarrell.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.