Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jesse Kencheloe Davis
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
1. Jesse Kencheloe Davis Marker
in Alabama, January 11, 1802
Died December 28, 1869
His Wife
Eliza Davis
Born in Alabama, May 12, 1819
Died January 11, 1875
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 1181.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1802.
Location. 29° 30.552′ N, 97° 27.533′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Knight Street and Holmes Street. The marker is located in the central northern section of the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gonzales TX 78629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Thomas Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Mason (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Matthews (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Amasa Turner (about 300 feet away); Dr. John Turner Tinsley (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Andrew Ponton
this page online
Also see . . . Jesse Kencheloe Davis - San Jacinto Museum. (Submitted on December 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Additional commentary.
1. Jesse Kencheloe Davis - State of Texas 1936 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 December 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
2. The Jesse Kencheloe Davis Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021
3. The view of the Jesse Kencheloe Davis Marker in the cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on January 15, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
