Near Flatonia in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Jacob Castleman
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
1. Jacob Castleman Marker
A soldier in the War for Texas Independence. A San Jacinto veteran.
Erected 1962 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 753.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 38.504′ N, 97° 7.693′ W. Marker is near Flatonia, Texas, in Fayette County. It can be reached from State Highway 95 north of E Wiedemann Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3930 State Hwy 95, Flatonia TX 78941, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: F.W. Flato (approx. 2.8 miles away); Olle Hotel (approx. 3.3 miles away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Flatonia City Hospital and Opera House (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Must park on TX-95 and walk along the alley between the fences east to the cemetery.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
2. Jacob Castleman Marker
Headstone is broken, however both pieces are still onsite.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
3. Jacob Castleman Marker
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
4. Jacob Castleman Marker
Cemetery from the east end of the fence alley.
Photographed by Dave W, February 7, 2026
5. Jacob Castleman Marker
Cemetery sign and looking east up the fence alley from the west side of TX-95.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
