Gonzales in Gonzales County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

David Burkett

(1798 - 1845)

Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

1. David Burkett Marker

Inscription. Progressive patriot and citizen soldier in Texas War for Independence. A member of Green DeWitt's colony. Came to Texas with his family, 1830. Served as a guard for women and children fleeing Gonzales before the approach of Santa Anna, 1836. Is buried on his 4,428-acre land grant extending south from this site.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 574.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 29° 30.508′ N, 97° 25.73′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, Texas, in Gonzales County. Marker is on Saint Louis Street (State Highway 146) 0.1 miles east of Lions Club Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located in the eastern section of the Gonzales City Park next to the highway. 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. Kerr's Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Historic Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oak Forest Bridge (about 400 feet away); Kerr's Settlement (about 700 feet away); 1825 Kerr's Settlement (about 700

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feet away); Company L, First Texas Infantry (approx. half a mile away); "The Great War" (approx. half a mile away); "We Shall Not Forget" (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Also see . . . DeWitt's Colony.

DeWitt's colony, one of the major colonies in the settlement of Texas, was established by Green DeWitt and James Kerr in 1825. Stirred by Stephen F. Austin's success, DeWitt petitioned the Mexican government to become an empresario as early as 1822, but was frustrated in his attempt. He was inspired to try again after the passage of the new federal colonization law of 1824 and after having met Austin, with whom he continued to have a close relationship. Austin's influence, together with Baron de Bastrop's helped DeWitt to petition the Mexican government successfully on April 7, 1825, for an empresario contract to settle "four hundred industrious Catholic families...known to be respectable and industrious," and also any equally respectable families of Mexican nationals who "shall come to settle with us." The government approved the grant on April 15 in Saltillo, Coahuila. DeWitt's colony was to be adjacent
Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

2. David Burkett Marker
to and southwest of Austin's grant. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the David Burkett Marker from the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 29, 2021

3. The view of the David Burkett Marker from the highway

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 143 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.