Jeddo in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Socrates Darling
Photographed By James Hulse, August 23, 2021
1. John Socrates Darling Marker
Came to Texas in 1835. A soldier in the
Texas War for Independence before and
during the Siege of Bexar 1835 and
participated in
the Battle of San Jacinto 1836
Died April 6, 1870
His wife
Louranie Darling
Born June 10, 1810
Died June 8, 1870
Erected 1962 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9175.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1806.
Location. 29° 48.863′ N, 97° 18.949′ W. Marker is in Jeddo, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker can be reached from Jeddo Road (County Highway 297) ¼ mile north of Farm to Market Road 713. The marker is located in the north section of the Jeddo Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1946 Jeddo Road, Rosanky TX 78953, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rev. Benjamin F. Fry (a few steps from this marker); Delhi (approx. 4.9 miles away); Leander C. Cunningham (approx. 7.8 miles away); Hopkinsville Lodge No. 183, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 8.4 miles away); The Town of Waelder (approx.
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Additional commentary.
1. State of Texas 1962 Historical Marker
This marker is a part of the State of Texas Historical markers for the War of Texas Independence. Additional information about the marker can be found at the Atlas of Texas Historical sites including its Texas State marker number.
— Submitted August 31, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 23, 2021
2. The John Socrates Darling Marker and gravestone
Photographed By James Hulse, August 23, 2021
3. The view of the John Socrates Darling Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
