Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dr. Robert Anderson Irion
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
1. Dr. Robert Anderson Irion Marker
Born in Paris Tenn., July 7, 1806
Died at Nacogdoches Tex., Mar. 2, 1861
Married Anna Raquet Mar. 20, 1840
Born in Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 25, 1819
Died at Overton Tex. Nov. 7, 1883
Senator in the First Congress
of the Republic 1836-1837
Secretary of State 1837-1838
Erected 1929 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9279.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 31° 36.199′ N, 94° 38.944′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is on Oak Grove Cemetery Drive, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located within Oak Grove Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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 walking distance of this marker: William Clark, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Thomas Young Buford (a few steps from this marker); Elias E. Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker); Haden Edwards (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Hayden Arnold
this page online
Also see . . . Irion, Robert Anderson (1804–1861) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
2. Dr. Robert Anderson Irion Gravesite
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
