Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Gen. George W. Terrell

Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007

1. Gen. George W. Terrell Marker

Inscription.

Born in Kentucky 1803. Came to Texas in 1840 from Mississippi. Associate Justice, Supreme Court, 1840. Secretary of State, 1841. Attorney General, 1841-42. Charge d'affairs of the Republic of Texas to England, France and Spain 1844-45. Died in Austin, Texas May 17, 1846.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15113.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 17, 1957.

Location. 30° 16.586′ N, 97° 43.692′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and East 16th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakwood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Fontaine (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Glasscock (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Martin “Buck” Walton

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swante Palm (about 400 feet away); Andrew Jackson Hamilton (about 400 feet away); Joseph Baker (about 500 feet away); Abner Hugh Cook (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Photographed By Michael Heinich, December 13, 2014

2. Gen. George W. Terrell Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,092 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 16, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.