Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Josephus Hornsby
To Josephus Hornsby Mar. 15, 1822 Oct. 21, 1862. Son of Reuben Hornsby; settled here, 1832, Bastrop ranger, 1837. In Flores Fight, 1839 Battle of Plum Creek, 1840 Brushy Fight, 1840, Vasquez and Woll Campaigns, 1842; led fight against Indians from whom he rescued William Bell and Alexander Coleman in Austin, 1842.
His wife Eliza Ann Lane Feb. 14, 1830 Sept 6, 1892.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14315.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1839.
Location. 30° 15.35′ N, 97° 37.339′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. Marker can be reached from Unnamed Road south of Route 969 when traveling south. The marker is in Hornsby Cemetery. Be advised the entrance to the cemetery off FM 969 is gated. The road to the cemetery is a half mile dirt road with some rough spots. Marker is located towards the back of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin TX 78725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Williams and Howell Haggett (here, next to this marker); Site of Home of Reuben Hornsby (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reuben Hornsby (approx. 0.8 miles away); Decker United Methodist Church and Community (approx. 3.7 miles away); Site of Fort Colorado (approx. 3.8 miles away); Del Valle Army Air Base (approx. 3.9 miles away); First Colored Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); The Original Townsite of Montopolis (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,362 times since then and 53 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2020, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 20, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 11, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.