Near Dayton in Liberty County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Cherry
(November 23, 1808 - April 12, 1891)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 7, 2021
1. John Cherry Marker
Soldier in Capt. William Logan's company, 2nd Regiment, Volunteers, Texas War for Independence, 1836.
Born in Highland County, Ohio, came to Texas with his father, Aaron Cherry, 1818. Settled near a Coushatta Indian village. In 1838 by commission of President Sam Houston, he was interpreter for Indians in a treaty parley. He received 2 Texas land grants.
Married (1) Matilda Bridges; (2) Roxy Line White; (3) Frances Holt Smith. Had 14 sons, 7 daughters.
Recorded - 1972
Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9645.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 30° 13.875′ N, 94° 58.063′ W. Marker is near Dayton, Texas, in Liberty County. It can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 321 and County Road 300. Marker is located within Ryan Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dayton TX 77535, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ryan Cemetery (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Wells' Store (approx. 4.3 miles away); The Schools of Tarkington Prairie
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Rural Shade Baptist Church (was approx. 4.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 7, 2021
2. John Cherry Marker
Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 7, 2021
3. John Cherry Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
