Anderson in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Veterans Memorial
Photographed By Brian Anderson, June 16, 2018
1. Veterans Memorial Marker
In memory of
Colonel Benjamin Fort Smith,
Dr. Robert C. Neblett, Veterans of
The War of 1812
Colonel Benjamin F. Smith
Veteran of the Black Hawk War, 1832
Jared E. Groce, Joshua Hadley
William Robinson, delegates to the
First Convention of Texas, 1832
Jared E. Groce, Francis Holland
Jesse Grimes, delegates to the
Second Convention of Texas, 1833
Joshua Hadley, Dr. George M. Patrick
Delegates to the Consultation, 1835
Benjamin Briggs Goodrich, Jesse Grimes
Signers of the Texas
Declaration of Independence, 1836
Francis Holland, Anthony Drew Kennard
Soldiers in the Army, 1835
Sarah Rudolph Dodson
Who made a flag for a military company
Army of Texas, 1835
Rear:
In memory of
Tapley Holland, John Camp Goodrich
Alfred Calvin Grimes
Martyrs of the Alamo
Anderson Buffington, Benjamin Fort Smith
Heroes of San Jacinto
Francis Holland, Michael Kennard
John F. Martin, Dr. Verplank Ackerman
William P. Zuber
Soldiers in the Army, 1836
Robert Holman Dunham
Who was massacred in Mexico, 1842
Kenneth Lewis Anderson
Vice President of the Republic, who
Died in Anderson, July 3, 1845
William Carley
Veteran
this page online
And all other pioneers who
lived in this vicinity during
the days of the Republic.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8599.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 30° 29.327′ N, 95° 59.205′ W. Marker is in Anderson, Texas, in Grimes County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Loop State Highway 429) and West Buffington Avenue, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is located on the courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Main Street, Anderson TX 77830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of Jesse Grimes and Mathew Caldwell (here, next to this marker); Grimes County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Grimes County (a few steps from this marker); Grimes County, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Creek Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steinhagen Log Cabin (about 800 feet away); La Bahia Road
Photographed By Brian Anderson, June 16, 2018
2. Veterans Memorial Marker Rear
Photographed By Brian Anderson, June 16, 2018
3. Grimes County Courthouse
Marker is visible to the right of the courthouse.
Photographed By James Hulse, September 7, 2020
4. Veterans Memorial
The marker is located just east of the courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 4. submitted on October 13, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
