Near Blum in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Phillip Nolan

Erected in Memory of

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

1. Phillip Nolan Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in Ireland.
First came to Texas, and
established residence at
Nacogdoches in 1791. When
killed, was a resident of
Natchez, Miss. killed near
this site March 21, 1801 by
the Spaniards. Was buried
here by his Negro slaves
Caesar and Robert. Nolan's
death aroused a wave of
indignation that led to the
Independence of Texas.

Erected 1965 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4008.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1801.

Location. 32° 10.675′ N, 97° 23.137′ W. Marker is near Blum, Texas, in Hill County. Marker is on State Highway 174, one mile north of County Highway 1130, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located along the highway at a small pullout. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blum TX 76627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Guy Bailey (approx. 2.6 miles away); Blum Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Grange Hall Cemetery (approx.

The Phillip Nolan Marker with Texas stone tiles on the ground image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

2. The Phillip Nolan Marker with Texas stone tiles on the ground

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3½ miles away); Rio Vista (approx. 3.8 miles away); Menefee Reunion (approx. 4 miles away); Henry Briden Cabin (approx. 4 miles away); Early Cattle Trade (approx. 4 miles away); Huron (approx. 9.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blum.

Also see . . . Nolan Expeditions [1791–1801].

In the decade between 1791 and 1801 four expeditions were made to Texas from neighboring Spanish Louisiana under the leadership of Philip Nolan. Due to Nolan's links with the nefarious Gen. James Wilkinson, these expeditions are generally considered to have had a political character and were regarded by early historians as filibusters. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Phillip Nolan Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

3. The view of the Phillip Nolan Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.