Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major William G. Cooke
Photographed By Richard Denney, February 4, 2021
1. Major William Cooke Marker
Born in Virginia, March 28, 1808 · Died in Guadalupe County, Texas December 21, 1847
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14154.)
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° 15.918′ N, 97° 43.643′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker is at the intersection of Navasota Street and East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Navasota Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James G. Wilkinson (here, next to this marker); Z.N. Morrell (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas Jefferson Gazley (here, next to this marker); Philip Walker (here, next to this marker); Martin Parmer (here, next to this marker); William C. Crane (here, next to this marker); Robert Rankin (here, next to this marker); Dr. George Moffit Patrick (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
