Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John S. Roberts
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010
1. John S. Roberts Marker
Louisiana in 1826.
One of the leaders in
Battle of Nacogdoches.
Member of Consultation
1835. Commanded the
Nacogdoches company in
storming of Bexar, 1835.
Signer of Texas Declaration
of Independence.
Born in Virginia, July 13
1796. Died August 9, 1871
His wife
Harriett Roberts
Born April 7, 1796
Died April 5, 1874
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9346.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 31° 36.198′ N, 94° 38.971′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hospital Street and Lanana Street. The marker is located inside Oak Grove Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oak Grove Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Elias E. Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Hayden Arnold (within shouting
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Also see . . . Roberts, John S. (1796–1871) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010
2. John S. Roberts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,222 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
