Blackshear-Prospect Hill in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hardin Richard Runnels
Photographed By Larry McGinnis, March 4, 2021
1. Hardin Richard Runnels Marker
Member of the House of Representatives, 1847-1854 · Speaker of the House, 1853- · Lieutenant Governor Dec. 21, 1855 to Dec 21, 1857 · Governor of Texas Dec. 21, 1857 to Dec. 21, 1859 · Born in Mississippi August 30, 1820 · Died in Bowie County, Texas December 25, 1873
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Sacred to the memory of Hardin R. Runnels. Born August 30, 1820, died December 25, 1873. A native of Mississippi, he removed to Texas in 1842. By his public spirit and stern integrity he won the confidence of the people who elected him to the highest positions legislative and executive that they had to bestow filling all these with honor to himself and benefits to the Commonwealth. No finger can point to a shadow of corruption upon his extended public record.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15394.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1820.
Location. 30° 15.923′ N, 97° 43.635′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frances and Benjamin McCulloch (here, next to this marker); William Tom (here, next to this marker); Robert Rankin (a few steps from this marker); Judge Abner S. Lipscomb (a few steps from this marker); Martin Parmer (a few steps from this marker); William P. Hardeman (a few steps from this marker); General Xavier Blanchard Debray (a few steps from this marker); Philip Walker (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Regarding Hardin Richard Runnels. The headstone was placed on Runnels's grave during the Texas Centennial Celebration of 1936. The marker is shown as "Hardin R. Runnels" in the Texas Historic Sites Atlas.
Photographed By Larry McGinnis, March 4, 2021
2. Hardin R. Runnels Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
