Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Josephus Hornsby
Photographed by Keith Peterson, July 29, 2007
1. Josephus Hornsby Marker
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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. 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
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Photographed by Richard Denney, April 11, 2015
2. Josephus Hornsby Marker
Wider shot of marker and surrounding graves. In Hornsby Cemetery graves of Texas Rangers are marked (beyond the grave marker) with a metal cross stating "Texas Ranger". One is immediately struck by the number of Texas Rangers that are buried here.
Photographed by Richard Denney, April 11, 2015
3. Josephus Hornsby Marker
Marker, surrounded by grave markers for wife Eliza (left), and Joseph (right)
Photographed by Richard Denney, April 11, 2015
4. Hornsby Bend Cemetery Entrance
Marker is located in Hornsby Bend Cemetery.
Photographed by Richard Denney, April 11, 2015
5. Hornsby Bend Cemetery
Plaque inside cemetery that reads "Historic Texas Cemetery - Texas Historical Commission"
Photographed by Richard Denney, April 11, 2015
6. Cementerio Mexicano
Directly adjacent to the Hornsby Cemetery is a cemetery marked Cementerio Mexicano.
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 1,851 times since then and 43 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.
