San Saba in San Saba County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sion Record Bostick
About 276 yards to the west is grave of
| | (December 7, 1819 - October 15, 1902) | |
Photographed by James Hulse, August 7, 2020
1. Sion Record Bostick Marker
A member of the party of young Texans who captured the escaping Mexican General Santa Anna after Battle of San Jacinto, during the Texas War for Independence.
Migrated from Alabama in 1828. Served in Texas army at Gonzales and Bexar (San Antonio), 1835; at San Jacinto, 1836; and 1840 stand against Comanches, at Plum Creek.
An American soldier in Mexican War, 1846; a Confederate in Hood's Brigade in the Civil War, 1860s.
Married Susan Townsend; after her death, Mary Indiana Rhodes. Had several children. Became a leader in veterans' reunions. He is buried in San Saba Cemetery.
Recorded 1973
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4712.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.
Location. 31° 12.179′ N, 98° 43.119′ W. Marker is in San Saba, Texas, in San Saba County. It is on State Highway 16 0.1 miles East Lewis Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Saba TX 76877, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Big Country. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: San Saba Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); James Louis & Eleanor Austin Baker (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wiley B. Murray (approx. 0.4 miles away); American Legion Wiley B. Murray Post No. 27 (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Methodist Church
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Photographed by James Hulse, September 4, 2020
2. The view of the Sion Record Bostick Marker from the road
Photographed by James Hulse, August 7, 2020
3. San Saba Cemetery Entrance
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