Blackshear-Prospect Hill in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jesse and Rosanna Grimes
Photographed By Larry McGinnis
1. Jesse and Rosanna Grimes Marker
Hon. Jesse Grimes
Born Feb. 6, 1788
Died Mar. 15, 1866
A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Member of the Congress of the Republic
Died in Grimes County
A county named in his honor
Rosanna Ward
Wife of Jesse Grimes
Born Dec. 31, 1803
Died Dec. 6, 1871 in Grimes County
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15377.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 February 6, 1788.
Location. 30° 15.931′ N, 97° 43.618′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. Marker can be reached from Navasota Street north of East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in the Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hill, Section 1 (C1), Row: K, Number: 22. 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. John W. McHorse (a few steps from this marker); John Ireland (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. John R. Hughes (within shouting distance of this marker); General Xavier Blanchard Debray
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Photographed By Larry McGinnis, March 4, 2021
2. Jesse and Rosanna Grimes 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 130 times since then and 17 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.
