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

John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker

Inscription. John and Lucinda (Nugent) Sheridan left North Carolina in the mid-1820s and became two of Houston County's first permanent settlers. John (Apr. 5, 1796 – May 10, 1837), a former Texas Ranger, was killed by Indians in what is now Anderson County. Lucinda (Jan. 20, 1808 - Feb. 4, 1862) retrieved his body for burial on his own property. Although the exact grave site is unknown, it is approximately .5 miles north of this site. Lucinda, who is buried here, later gave part of their land for this cemetery. Recorded - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11242.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Wars, US Indian • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1796.

Location. 31° 32.122′ N, 95° 19.741′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Texas, in Houston County. Marker can be reached from County Road 1680 north of Farm to Market Road 227, on the right. The marker is located in the northeastern section of the Augusta Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Darius H. Edens (within shouting distance of this marker); Augusta Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Lest We Forget (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hayes Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Old Town of Augusta (approx. 0.3 miles away); Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837) (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Edens-Madden Massacre (approx. 0.3 miles away); Augusta Union Church (approx. 0.4 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 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker

Secondary John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. Secondary John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker

The view of the John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker in the Augusta Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 25, 2024

4. The view of the John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan Marker in the Augusta Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.