Tilden in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Swanson Yarbrough
(Dec. 25, 1774 Oct. 20, 1862)
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
1. John Swanson Yarbrough Marker
A native of North Carolina, John Swanson Yarbrough came to Texas in 1832 and settled in what is now Houston County in east Texas. A veteran of the Texas War for Independence, Yarbrough participated in the 1835 Siege of Bexar and in the decisive Battle of San Jacinto. He moved from Houston County about 1850 and led a group of settlers to the Frio River in 1858 to establish the Yarbrough Bend settlement in what became McMullen County. Yarbrough's grave was relocated to this site from the Yarbrough Bend Cemetery in 1982 as part of the construction of Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12531.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is December 25, 1774.
Location. 28° 27.111′ N, 98° 32.595′ W. Marker is in Tilden, Texas, in McMullen County. It is on Hackberry Street (Cemetery Rd) south of Lowe Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Cemetery Rd, Tilden TX 78072, United
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Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. 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 walking distance of this marker: Louisa Renshaw Covey (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old McMullen College (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dog Town Jail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tilden (approx. Ύ mile away); Boot Hill Cemetery, 1858-77 (approx. Ύ mile away); Original Burial Site of Moses William Hindes (approx. Ύ mile away); McMullen County (approx. Ύ mile away); Old Rock Store (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tilden.
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Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
2. John Swanson Yarbrough Marker
Photographed by Dave W, December 26, 2025
3. John Swanson Yarbrough Marker
Looking west along Cemetery Rd / Hackberry St.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
