Near Rio Vista in Hill County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Erected in Memory of Phillip Nolan
Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022
1. Phillip Nolan Marker
Born in Ireland. First came to Texas, and established residence at Nacogdoches in 1791. When killed, was a resident of Natchez, Miss. killed near this site March 21, 1801 by the Spaniards. Was buried here by his Negro slaves Caesar and Robert. Nolan's death aroused a wave of indignation that led to the Independence of Texas.
Erected 1965 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 4008.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Immigration • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1801.
Location. 32° 10.675′ N, 97° 23.137′ W. Marker is near Rio Vista, Texas, in Hill County. It is on State Highway 174 one mile north of County Highway 1130, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands along the highway at a small pullout. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1957 State Highway 174, Rio Vista TX 76093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Guy Bailey (approx. 2.6 miles away); Blum Cemetery (approx. 2.9 miles away); Grange Hall Cemetery (approx. 3½ miles away); Rio Vista (approx. 3.8 miles away); Menefee Reunion (approx. 4 miles away); Henry Briden Cabin (approx. 4 miles away); Early Cattle Trade (approx. 4 miles away); Covington Cemetery (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rio Vista.
Also see . . . Nolan Expeditions [17911801].
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In the decade between 1791 and 1801 four expeditions were made to Texas from neighboring Spanish Louisiana under the leadership of Philip Nolan. Due to Nolan's links with the nefarious Gen. James Wilkinson, these expeditions are generally considered to have had a political character and were regarded by early historians as filibusters. Source: The Handbook of Texas(Submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022
2. The Phillip Nolan Marker with Texas stone tiles on the ground
Photographed by James Hulse, March 25, 2022
3. The view of the Phillip Nolan Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,419 times since then and 223 times this year. Last updated on June 30, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
