Augusta in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837)

John Sheridan (April 5, 1796 - May 10, 1837)

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837) Marker

Inscription. This area's earliest settlers; from North Carolina. McLean came to Texas in 1813 with Guttierez-Magee Expedition, seeking to free Mexico from Spain. Returning when Austin opened Texas to Anglo-American colonization, he took up land in 1824 on San Pedro Creek (E of here), his brother-in-law John Sheridan settled on Silver Creek (300 yds. N). Near site of present Slocum (12 mi. NW) they were both killed by Indians while pursuing stolen horses. Mrs. Sheridan, with help of a bοy, brought back the bodies. Each man was buried on his own land.

Erected 1971 by State Historical Survey Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 31° 31.887′ N, 95° 19.888′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 227 and County Road 1560, on the right when traveling east on Road 227. The marker is located with three others markers at the corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9645 FM 227, Grapeland TX 75844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Old Town of Augusta (here, next to this marker); The Edens-Madden Massacre (here, next to this marker); Hayes Park

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(here, next to this marker); Augusta Union Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (approx. ¼ mile away); Augusta Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan (approx. 0.3 miles away); Darius H. Edens (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Also see . . . McLean-Sheridan-Barnes Slayings by Michael Trevis. Fort Tours (Submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837) Marker is the second marker from the right side. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837) Marker is the second marker from the right side.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.