Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Loraine Dallas
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 7, 2025
1. James Loraine Dallas Marker
Served in the Army of Texas, 1836 · Born in Pennsylvania Aug. 18, 1818 · Died in Washington County, Texas March 18, 1883
His wife Mary V. (Cooper) Dallas · Born in Tennessee Jan. 22, 1826 · Died in Washington County, Texas June 6, 1875
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14505.)
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 year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 30° 15.937′ N, 97° 43.637′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and Inks Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in the 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: Thomas Pliney Plaster (here, next to this marker); James Wales Jones (here, next to this marker); Capt. John R. Hughes (a few steps from this marker); Robert Potter (a few steps from this
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Photographed by Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
2. James Loraine Dallas Marker
Photographed by Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
3. James Loraine Dallas Marker on the left
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
