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

Jesse L. McCrocklin

(November 8, 1800 - March 22, 1888)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

1. Jesse L. McCrocklin Marker

Inscription. Born in Kentucky. Moved to Texas in 1833. In Texas Revolution he fought in Siege of Bexar (1835) and Battle of San Jacinto (1836). In 1842 took part in Somervell expedition against Mexico.
Resided at Washington-on-the-Brazos; present Kendall County, finally settled on his land grant in Blanco County. Worked as stock raiser, farmer, and blacksmith. Was member of the Masonic Order.
Married Isabella Harris (1812-1902). They had four or more children.Recorded-1972

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3284.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 30° 5.587′ N, 98° 25.094′ W. Marker is in Blanco, Texas, in Blanco County. It can be reached from the intersection of Callahan Street and Jones Avenue. The marker is located in northern section by the old entrance to the Blanco Cemetery on Callahan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blanco TX 78606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: Blanco Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Blanco Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Blanco County Courthouse

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Amenthal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adrian Edwards Conn Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joseph Wilson Baines (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blanco State Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blanco.

Also see . . . McCrocklin, Jesse Lindsay (1805–1888). There is a folk tale that he lost his home gambling and then moved to Blanco County. (Texas State Historical Association - Handbook of Texas) (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Closeup of Jesse L. McCrocklin and wife, Isabella’s gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

2. Closeup of Jesse L. McCrocklin and wife, Isabella’s gravestone

Jesse L. McCrocklin and wife, Isabelle gravestone and his marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

3. Jesse L. McCrocklin and wife, Isabelle gravestone and his marker

The view of the Jesse L. McCrocklin Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 21, 2022

4. The view of the Jesse L. McCrocklin Marker in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.