Stockdale in Wilson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Reagen Baker
(August 6, 1809 - January 19, 1904)
Photographed By QuesterMark
1. John Reagen Baker Marker
Adventurer-soldier of early Texas. Fought in Mexico to win freedom for the unsuccessful "Republic of Rio Grande" in 1840. Was elected sheriff of Refugio County and organized a company of minutemen. In 1842 he fought against three Mexican raids into Texas. Then participated in the disastrous Somervell and Mier expeditions into Mexico, during which he was wounded. Returned to Texas and entered mercantile business. Wife was Avis (Brown).
Recorded -- 1969
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 2804.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1904.
Location. 29° 13.833′ N, 97° 58.171′ W. Marker is in Stockdale, Texas, in Wilson County. This marker is inside Stockdale Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 Cemetery Street, Stockdale TX 78160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stockdale Cemetery (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town Named for Governor F.S. Stockdale (approx. 0.4 miles away); King-Lorenz House (approx. half a mile away); The First Baptist Church of Stockdale (approx.
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Photographed By QuesterMark, July 6, 2022
2. John Reagen Baker Grave and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2022, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
