Near Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Himes Livergood
(September 10, 1815 - October 3, 1893)
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026
1. John Himes Livergood Marker
A native of Pennsylvania, John Himes Livergood came to Texas in 1837 and received 640 acres of land on Peach Creek near Gonzales. From that time until Texas' annexation to the United States nearly ten years later, Livergood played an integral role in the defense of frontier settlements and in several major events during the Republic period.
In 1840, Livergood joined Capt. Adam Zumwalt to pursue an Indian party that had attacked his neighbors. The chase ended with a decisive victory at the Battle of Plum Creek. Later he served in several scouting expeditions, including the Spy Company of the Texas Rangers under John (Jack) Coffee Hays. He took part in the Battle of Salado Creek and the Somervell Expedition in 1842. As a member of the doomed Mier Expedition to invade Mexico, he was a survivor of the Black Bean Episode and was finally released from Perote prison in 1844.
While visiting family in Missouri in 1847, John H. Livergood met Sarah Ann Elizabeth Perkins (1828-1909). They married in 1847 and established a home (eventually with 13 children) on the Lavaca River. The Livergoods helped found Mossy Grove Methodist Church
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A farmer and rancher, Livergood also entered the political life of Lavaca County, serving as chief justice (county judge) from 1850 to 1852 and later as justice of the peace. In his final military service, Livergood served in the Lone Star Guard, the Texas State Troops and the Confederate army during the Civil War. Both he and Sarah Ann Livergood are buried at Mossy Grove Cemetery.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12401.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1815.
Location. 29° 21.586′ N, 96° 57.962′ W. Marker is near Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. It is on U.S. 77 0.4 miles south of County Road 387, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5992 US-77, Hallettsville TX 77964, 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
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026
2. John Himes Livergood Marker
Looking north along US-77
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Smothers (approx. 4.2 miles away); Andrew Kent (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Wreck of the Don Milo (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Lay-Bozka House (approx. 5.8 miles away); East Side Church of God (approx. 5.9 miles away); John Wilkins Whitfield (approx. 5.9 miles away); Hallettsville Memorial Park (approx. 5.9 miles away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallettsville.
Photographed by Dave W, February 14, 2026
3. John Himes Livergood Marker
Directional historical marker guide sign on east side of rode at marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
