Near Stoneham in Grimes County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Andrew Jackson Montgomery
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
1. Andrew Jackson Montgomery Marker
Came to Texas in 1819
Participated in the Battle of San Jacinto as
member of Captain James Gillespie's Company
Erected 1957 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 22861.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 30° 21.467′ N, 95° 55.372′ 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: John Montgomery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Andrew Jackson Montgomery (here, next to this marker); The Stoneham Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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. Andrew Jackson Montgomery - State of Texas 1957 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. Andrew Jackson Montgomery Marker
The marker is located on the left and behind the other two markers.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 20, 2021
3. The view of the three markers 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 277 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
