Tehuacana in Limestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert M. Love
(1847-1903)
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026
1. Robert M. Love Marker
A member of the Confederate army, he fought throughout the Civil War in Ross' brigade.
Became Limestone County deputy sheriff, 1872; elected sheriff, 1884. President, Texas Sheriff's Association for 5 years. Also served as U. S. Marshall.
Elected state comptroller and served 1901 to 1903.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4301.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement • War, US Civil.
Location. 31° 45.197′ N, 96° 32.743′ W. Marker is in Tehuacana, Texas, in Limestone County. It can be reached from County Road 226 north of Westminser Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Tehuacana Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tehuacana TX 76686, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Tehuacana Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tehuacana (approx. 0.7 miles away); William Rees (approx. 0.7 miles away); One Half Mile North to the Site Once Occupied by Trinity University
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026
2. Robert M. Love Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 19, 2026
3. Robert M. Love Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
