Near Linwood in Cherokee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Linwood
Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 7, 2024
1. Site of Linwood Marker
On land inherited by Delilah Dill Durst from Helena Kimble Dill, whose daughter born in 1804 was thought to be first white child native to Texas. Built about 1830 by Delilah's husband, Joseph Durst, who settled in Texas in early 1800s and rose by 1826 to office of Alcalde (Mayor) in Nacogdoches. During troubles of 1832, the battle of Nacogdoches ended here with the surrender of Colonel Piedras' army to 17 Texans. Later was home of George Whitfield Terrell (1802-1846), who served Republic of Texas as Attorney-General and as Minister to England, France and Spain. Birthplace of Geo. B. Terrell (1862-1947), State Representative, Commissioner of Agriculture, and Congressman-at-Large.
Erected 1965 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 6845.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 40.144′ N, 94° 57.636′ W. Marker is near Linwood, Texas, in Cherokee County. It is on State Highway 21 1.8 miles east of Farm to Market Road 2708, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area:
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Angelina River (here, next to this marker); Selman-Roark Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Candace Midkiff Bean (approx. 2 miles away); Old Palestine Baptist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Ellis P. Bean (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Palestine Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Helena Kimble Dill Nelson (approx. 3.9 miles away); Louis Juchereau de St. Denis (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Linwood.
Also see . . . Linwood, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 7, 2024
2. Site of Linwood Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 1, 2025
3. Site of Linwood Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
