Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Hawkins Singleton

Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 26, 2007

1. John Hawkins Singleton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Served in the Army of Texas, 1836, the Army of the United States in the Mexican War, 1846, the Confederate Army, 1861-1865. Born in Kentucky June 25, 1818. Died in Ellis County, Texas August 3, 1884.

His wife Rebecca Ann (Barker) Singleton. Born in Tennessee October 9, 1830. Died in Ellis County, Texas May 8, 1901.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14844.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1999.

Location. 30° 15.924′ N, 97° 43.642′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker can be reached from Navasota Street near East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the Texas State Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Richard Ellis (here, next to this marker); William Tom (here, next to this marker); Judge Edwin Waller (here, next to this marker); William E. Collard (here, next to this marker); Judge Abner S. Lipscomb (here, next to this marker); Robert Rankin (here, next to this marker); Martin Parmer (here, next to this marker); William C. Crane (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

John Hawkins Singleton Marker, on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Heinich, October 3, 2014

2. John Hawkins Singleton Marker, on the left

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,283 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 3, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.