Orange in Orange County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Absalom Jett
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 7, 2021
1. Absalom Jett Marker
Born in Louisiana in 1812.
Arrived in Texas, 1824
Served in the Army of Texas, 1836
Member of
Captain Benjamin J. Harper's Company
Died 1878
His wife, Mary Arthur Jett
Erected 1957 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 11486.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence.
Location. 30° 6.547′ N, 93° 47.366′ W. Marker is in Orange, Texas, in Orange County. Marker is on Old Highway 90 (Business Highway 90) east of Lindenwood Drive, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orange TX 77630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site Of World War II P.O.W. Camp (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old First Orange Baptist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); First National Bank of Orange (approx. 2.8 miles away); St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Orange Southern Pacific Depot (approx. 3.1 miles away); First Christian Church of Orange (approx. 3.1 miles away); Orange Chamber of Commerce (approx. 3.2 miles away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orange.
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 7, 2021
2. Absalom Jett Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
