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

Inscription.
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. Marker 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: Alto TX 75925, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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); Ellis P. Bean

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(approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Palestine Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Louis Juchereau de St. Denis (approx. 4.6 miles away); Mission Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción de los Hainais (approx. 4.6 miles away); Presidio Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Tejas (approx. 4.6 miles away); San Patricio Rancho (approx. 4.6 miles away); Town of Douglass (approx. 4.6 miles away).

Also see . . . Linwood, TX - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on January 7, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, January 7, 2024

2. Site of Linwood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.