Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joseph Baker
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
1. Joseph Baker Marker
Born in Maine 1804. Died in Austin, Texas July 11, 1846. One of the founders of “The Telegraph and Texas Register” at San Felipe de Austin, October 10, 1835. A soldier at San Jacinto. First Chief Justice of Bexar County, 1836. Member of the Congress of the Republic, 1837.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14153.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • 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 July 11, 1628.
Location. 30° 16.504′ N, 97° 43.696′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker can be reached from Navasota Street north of East 15th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Major William Martin “Buck” Walton (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Jacob Groos (within shouting distance of this marker); John Crittenden Duval (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swante Palm
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Photographed By Michael Heinich, December 13, 2014
2. Joseph Baker Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 23, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 16, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
