John Ireland
Born in Hart County, Kentucky January 1, 1827 · Died in San Antonio, Texas March 5, 1896
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An officer in the Confederate Army · Senator in the State Legislature · Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas · Governor of Texas January 16, 1883 to January 18, 1887
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15143.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1827.
Location. 30° 15.922′ N, 97° 43.628′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. It can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in front of the Stephen F. Austin memorial in the Republic Hill section of the Texas State Cemetery. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Xavier Blanchard Debray (here, next to this marker); William P. Hardeman (here, next to this marker); Stephen F. Austin (here, next to this marker); Gen. Alexander Watkins Terrell (a few steps from this marker); Frances and Benjamin McCulloch (a few steps from this marker); John W. McHorse (a few steps from this marker); Hardin Richard Runnels (a few steps from this marker); Bailey Hardeman (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on March 6, 2021, by Larry McGinnis of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
