Cotulla in La Salle County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Capt. Jasper N. Daniel

(Oct. 16, 1830 - Aug. 4, 1901)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

1. Capt. Jasper N. Daniel Marker

Inscription. A Georgia native who migrated to Austin County, Texas, in 1853, Jasper N. Daniel was elected to the State Legislature in 1859. During the Civil War (1861-65), he was a Captain in the Confederate Army. In 1884 Daniel moved with his family to Cotulla. He served as justice of the peace and, from 1892 to 1898, as La Salle County Judge, helping bring order during this area's lawless frontier days.

He married Edith Elizabeth Manly (1845-1918) and had 16 children. Recorded-1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8128.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 28° 26.468′ N, 99° 14.536′ W. Marker is in Cotulla, Texas, in La Salle County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Leonard Avenue (Farm to Market Road 469) and Medina Street. The marker is located at the northeast section in the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cotulla TX 78014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in South Texas.

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: Cotulla Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Amanda Burks School (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); The First United Methodist Church of Cotulla (approx. half a mile away); La Salle County (approx. half a mile away); La Salle County's First Artesian Well (approx. half a mile away); Cotulla City Park (approx. half a mile away); Polish Immigrant Joseph Cotulla (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cotulla.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

2. Capt. Jasper N. Daniel Marker

The Capt. Jasper N. Daniel Marker in the Cotulla cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 29, 2022

3. The Capt. Jasper N. Daniel Marker in the Cotulla cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.