Near Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joseph Redmond Rice and Willie Masters Rice
(May 24, 1805 - Aug. 11, 1866) and (Aug. 17, 1809 - Sept. 6, 1881)
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11222.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 31° 21.426′ N, 95° 23.834′ W. Marker is near Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 21, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located within Rice Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crockett TX 75835, 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. Rice Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of the Joseph R. Rice Log Cabin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stage Coach Inn (about 400 feet away); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Beazley House (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of Mary Allen Seminary (approx. 4.2 miles away); Spence-Chamberlain House (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.