Liberty Hill in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Manuel Flores
In this vicinity, Manuel Flores, an emissary of the Mexican government, with a small group of men conveying ammunition to the Indians on the Lampasas River, was surprised by Rangers under Lieutenant J. O. Rice in May, 1839, and killed.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9093.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 May 1839.
Location. 30° 38.98′ N, 97° 51.591′ W. Marker is in Liberty Hill, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on County Rd 260. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty Hill TX 78642, 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. Union Hall Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Christ (approx. 0.4 miles away); John G. Matthews House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Liberty Hill Methodist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away); Liberty Hill Masonic Hall (approx. 3.8 miles away); Stubblefield Building (approx. 3.8 miles away); Rock House Community (approx. 3.9 miles away); Pickle-Mason House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Fore Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty Hill.
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Also see . . .
1. Manuel Flores Historical Marker. Williamson County Historical Commission website entry (Submitted on March 3, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
2. Manuel Flores [?-1839]. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on March 3, 2017.)
3. James O. Rice. Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas (Submitted on March 3, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 4,332 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on January 13, 2008, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on August 29, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.