Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Captain James Burleson
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2014
1. Captain James Burleson Marker
General Andrew Jackson, War of 1812
Edward Burleson, his son,
accompanied him as book-keeper
Participated in
the Battle of New Orleans
January 8, 1815
Served under
his son, Edward, Army of Texas,
in the Grass Fight, 1835
Born May 4, 1758
died January 3, 1836
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9163.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists.
Location. 30° 6.533′ N, 97° 19.058′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker is on Pecan Street north of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the Bastrop County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home Town of Texas Confederate Major Joseph D. Sayers (within shouting distance of this marker); Bastrop County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Baron de Bastrop Monument
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More about this marker. Marker is a large, somewhat weathered granite slab
Also see . . . Burleson, James, SR. (1775–1836).
James Burleson, pioneer settler and Burleson clan leader in Austin's Little Colony. During the Creek War the Burlesons were involved in many battles; in one of them Edward saved the life of his uncle Jonathan, the father of Rufus C. Burleson, founder of Baylor University. James, as special and confidential commissary to General Jackson, and his son, Edward, served at the battle of New Orleans in 1815. Under command of his son, Gen. Edward Burleson, commander at the siege of Bexar, Capt. James Burleson led a decisive charge in the Grass Fight. (Submitted on December 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 26, 2014
2. Captain James Burleson Marker (wide view; Bastrop County Courthouse in background)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 734 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 6, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on December 7, 2017, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
