Near Shiner in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbens Stinnett Howard

(1810-1870)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 31, 2018

1. Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbens Stinnett Howard Marker

Inscription.

Sarah Howard suffered much at the savagery of the Texas wilderness. Born in Illinois, Sarah came to Texas with her husband, John McSherry, in 1828. The next year, John was killed near their home by Indians. Sarah later married John Hibbens, but Indians took the lives of John and Sarah's brother near this site. Sarah and her two sons were taken captive, and she alone escaped. Eventually, Sarah's oldest son was returned unharmed. In 1836, Sarah married Claiborne Stinnett. Two years later, he was killed by runaway slaves. In 1839, Sarah married Col. Phillip Howard in Gonzales. Sarah epitomizes the Texas pioneer woman by her determination and will to survive.
175 years of Texas Independence * 1836-2011

Erected 2011 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16809.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women.

Location. 29° 25.374′ N, 97° 9.392′ W. Marker is near Shiner, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is on Alternate U.S. 90 half a mile west of County Road 357, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiner TX 77984, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church of Shiner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Ludmila's Academy (approx. half a mile away); Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); The Patek Orchestras

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(approx. 0.8 miles away); Bluecher Park and Dance Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sunken Garden Dance Platform (approx. 0.9 miles away); Masonic Lodge Building (approx. one mile away); Spoetzl Brewery (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiner.

Also see . . . Howard, Sarah Creath - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021

2. Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbens Stinnett Howard Marker

The view of the Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbens Stinnett Howard Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 4, 2021

3. The view of the Sarah Creath McSherry Hibbens Stinnett Howard Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,680 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.