Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Homesite of John S. Roberts

(1796-1871)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

1. Homesite of John S. Roberts Marker

Inscription. A native of Virginia, came to Texas in 1826. An active participant in the struggle for Texas Independence. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Delegate to Consultation, November 3, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, December 5 to 10, 1835. Signer of Declaration of Independence, March 9, 1836.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9347.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1836.

Location. 31° 36.152′ N, 94° 39.298′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is on Pilar Street when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Pilar Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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 walking distance of this marker: Robert Wynne "Bob" Murphey (here, next to this marker); The George F. Ingraham Building (a few steps from this marker); Nacogdoches Veterans of the War of 1812 (a few steps from this marker); Ingraham Building (a few steps from this marker); Pillar Street

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyatt's Office City (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Gil Y’Barbo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

More about this marker. On firehouse station.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010

2. Homesite of John S. Roberts Marker

Marker located between red door and garage door image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010

3. Marker located between red door and garage door

Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021

4. Homesite of John S. Roberts Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,493 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.