Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James G. Wilkinson
Photographed by Keith Peterson, August 26, 2007
1. James G. Wilkinson Marker
A member of Capt. Wm. W. Hills Company at San Jacinto. Born in Kentucky March 5, 1805. Died in Lee County, Texas August 15, 1848.
Here also sleeps Amanda Wilkinson, wife of James G. Wilkinson.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15533.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 5, 1979.
Location. 30° 15.917′ N, 97° 43.643′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It can be reached from Navasota Street north of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. 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 walking distance of this marker: Major William G. Cooke (here, next to this marker); Z.N. Morrell (here, next to this marker); Dr. Thomas Jefferson Gazley (here, next to this marker); Philip Walker (here, next to this marker); Dr. George Moffit Patrick (here, next to
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Photographed by Michael Heinich, October 3, 2014
2. James G. Wilkinson Marker is in the center
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 3, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
