Near Iola in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Katy Holland McDowell Treadwell Cobb
Photographed By James Hulse, October 15, 2020
1. Katy Holland McDowell Treadwell Cobb Marker
In 1822, at the age of seven, Katy Holland migrated to Texas with her parents as a member of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300" Colony. Her life reflects the harshness of frontier life in Texas. Twice widowed before her marriage to William Cobb in the 1840s, she was the mother of five children. Her first husband, Mill McDowell, was also a member of Austin's Colony, and a cousin, Tapley Holland, was killed at the Alamo.
Recorded - 1981
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8567.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 30° 46.119′ N, 96° 5.509′ W. Marker is near Iola, Texas, in Grimes County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of County Highway 108 and Sollock Lane, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the back southern section of the Zion Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iola TX 77861, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Zion Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Willowhole Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away);
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Photographed By James Hulse, October 15, 2020
2. Katy Holland McDowell Treadwell Cobb Marker and reverse of her tombstone
Photographed By James Hulse, October 15, 2020
3. Katy Holland Cobb tombstone
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
