Texarkana in Bowie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Martha Adams Runnels
(March 26, 1836 - July 19, 1907)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2020
1. Martha Adams Runnels Marker
A first lady of Texas. Wife of H.W. Runnels, member of Legislature 1857-59. During these years she and husband lived in Governor's Mansion, where she was the official hostess for her bachelor brother-in-law, Gov. Hardin Richard Runnels.
Recorded - 1969
Erected by Lone Star Chapter Daughters of American Revolution and Bowie County Historical Survey Committee
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 12411.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 33° 24.779′ N, 94° 3.298′ W. Marker is in Texarkana, Texas, in Bowie County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Phenie Avenue and Lelia Street. The marker is located in the central western section of the Rose Hill Cemetery along Lelia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Texarkana TX 75501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rose Hill Cemetery (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away); Confederate Mothers Monument
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Regarding Martha Adams Runnels. Gov. Hardin Runnels chose his sister-in-law, Martha Runnels, to be his First Lady of Texas during his term as Governor (1857 - 1859).
Also see . . .
1. Hardin Richard Runnels - Brother-in-Law - Governor of Texas. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Howell Washington Runnels - Husband. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on November 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 7, 2020
2. Martha Adams Runnels Marker and tombstone
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
