Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Vanoy Criswell
Photographed by Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
1. William Vanoy Criswell Marker
A San Jacinto veteran - Born in Kentucky, April 15, 1815 - Came to Texas in 1830 - Died in Fayette County, January 19, 1858
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15192.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1858.
Location. 30° 15.917′ N, 97° 43.647′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It is on Navasota Street north of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hill section. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Dr. George Moffit Patrick (here, next to this marker); James Allison York (here, next to this marker); Colonel Stephen Heard Darden (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas Jefferson Gazley (here, next to this marker); John Litton (here, next to this marker); Z.N. Morrell
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Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
2. The William Vanoy Criswell Marker is the middle marker
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2022
3. The William Vanoy Criswell Marker is on the far left
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
