Near Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Christopher C. Edinburg

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 16, 2026

1. Christopher C. Edinburg Marker

Inscription. Came to Texas 1824. Fought at San Jacinto. Died in 1864

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 8445.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 30° 52.306′ N, 95° 41.224′ W. Marker is near Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is on Farm to Market Road 2989 1.2 miles west of Farm to Market Road 247. Marker is in Falba Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 12 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veteran of American Revolution Mark Manning (approx. 3.8 miles away); Harmony Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cook Springs Baptist Church (approx. 7½ miles away); James and Calpernia Mitchell (approx. 10.8 miles away); Daniel Larrison (approx. 10.9 miles away); Park Cemetery (approx. 11 miles away); Rodeo Chutes (approx. 11.2 miles away); Syrup Kettle (approx. 11.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, January 16, 2026

2. Christopher C. Edinburg 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 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.