Near Stoneham in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Montgomery
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
1. John Montgomery Marker
Came to Texas in 1830
Participated in the Battle of San Jacinto
A member of Captain James Gillaspie's Company
Erected 1957 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15400.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 30° 21.467′ N, 95° 55.371′ W. Marker is near Stoneham, Texas, in Grimes County. It can be reached from the intersection of Stoneham Cemetery Road and State Highway 105. The marker is located in the center area of the Stoneham Cemetery by two other State Historical markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9851 Stoneham Cemetery Rd, Navasota TX 77868, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Andrew Jackson Montgomery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Andrew Jackson Montgomery (here, next to this marker); The Stoneham Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Stoneham Methodist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Blackberry Community
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Additional commentary.
1. John Montgomery marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. It also has information about the marker from the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including a Texas State marker number.
— Submitted April 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
2. The John Montgomery Marker is the first marker on the right of the three markers
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
3. The John Montgomery Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
