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

Anson Jones

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

1. Anson Jones Marker

On the back side of the Anson Jones monument

Inscription. Born in Massachusetts January Twentieth 1798 was licensed to practice medicine in 1820. Came to Texas in 1833. Doctor Jones participated in the Battle of San Jacinto 1836 while a surgeon in the army of Texas. He was a member of the Congress of the Republic 1837 - 41. Minister to the United States 1838. Secretary of State 1841 - 44. He was the last president of the Republic of Texas 1844 1845. Died in Houston Texas January Ninth 1858.

Erected by the State of Texas 1936 with funds appropriated by the Federal government to commemorate one hundred years of Texas independence

Erected 1936 by State of Texas.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • 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 1798.

Location. 32° 45.375′ N, 99° 53.809′ W. Marker is in Anson, Texas, in Jones County. It can be reached from the intersection of Court Plaza (U.S. 83/277) and 12th Street. Marker is located near the front (south) entrance of the Jones County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anson TX 79501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Fort Phantom Hill C.S.A. / Texas Civil War Frontier Defense (here, next to this marker); Jones County (here, next to this marker); Jones County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Omar Burleson (within shouting distance of this marker); Anson Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church Building (about 700 feet away); First United Methodist Church of Anson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cowboys' Christmas Ball (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anson.

Also see . . .
1. Anson Jones. From the Texas State Historical Association’s “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on November 17, 2014.)

2. Anson Jones - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 17, 2014.)

Anson Jones Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

2. Anson Jones Statue

Anson Jones Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

3. Anson Jones Monument

Marker is located on back side of monument

Markers and Monuments in Front of Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

4. Markers and Monuments in Front of Courthouse

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

5. Markers and Monuments in Front of Courthouse

As viewed from the courthouse

Jones County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, November 8, 2014

6. Jones County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,073 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 17, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.