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Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

David Grieves

 
 
David Grieves Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. David Grieves Marker
Inscription.
A member of Captain
Henry Teal's company
at San Jacinto

Born in Scotland
Died in Houston
June 15, 1837

 
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10674.)
 
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.
 
Location. 29° 45.447′ N, 95° 22.77′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. It is on West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert Barr (here, next to this marker); Jethro Russell Bancroft (here, next to this marker); Robert W. Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); John Viven (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Ehlinger (a few steps from this marker); John W. Moore (a few steps from this marker); William C. Swearingen (a few steps from this marker); John Austin Wharton (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
 
David Grieves Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. David Grieves Marker
Marker is visible to the left of the tree at mid-distance, near the fence.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
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Aug. 29, 2026