Near Pleasanton in Atascosa County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Robert E. Neill

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

1. Robert E. Neill Marker

Inscription. Born in Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1827, Robert E. Neill migrated with his family to what is now Caldwell County, Texas, at the age of four. At age nine, while grinding corn meal for the Texas Army, he suffered a crushing injury that crippled his left arm. Despite this, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army in 1847, during the war with Mexico. Afterward he was a rancher but volunteered with the Texas Rangers and other units, as needed. His military career concluded with service to the Confederacy in the Civil War. Neill retired to his ranch and family. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had five children, and spent their remaining years on their property in Atascosa County. Robert died in 1878.

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18092.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 29° 3.471′ N, 98° 26.78′ W. Marker is near Pleasanton, Texas, in Atascosa County. It is on Verdi Road one mile west of Farm to Market Road

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3006. The marker is located in the northern section of the Brite Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3007 Verdi Rd, Pleasanton TX 78064, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Thomas Ransdell Brite (a few steps from this marker); Brite Cemetery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of San Augustine Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Verdi (approx. 2.9 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Peanut Farming in Atascosa County (approx. 4.3 miles away); St. Joseph's Catholic Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Dr. Ben and Mona Parker and KBOP Radio (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

Robert E. Neill Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

2. Robert E. Neill Gravestone and Marker

Pleasanton.

The view of the Robert E. Neill Marker in the Brite Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 29, 2024

3. The view of the Robert E. Neill Marker in the Brite Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.