Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Rankin
Photographed by Michael Heinich, October 3, 2014
1. Robert Rankin Marker
Born in Virginia, 1753 Died in Cold Springs, San Jacinto County, Texas, 1837
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Robert Rankin was an officer in the Continental Army, Virginia Troops, 1776, in the same company with his near kinsman, John Marshall, who later became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States He participated in the Battle of Brandywine, Germantown and Stony Point and in the Siege of Charleston Three of his sons, Joseph, John Keith, and James Rankin, served in the War of 1812 Joseph was massacred by Indians at Fort Mims in Alabama in 1813 John Keith and James Rankin died in Texas, as did two other sons, Frederick and Thomas, who had served in the Army of Texas
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 14101.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1753.
Location. 30° 15.921′ N, 97° 43.64′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. It can be reached from the intersection of Navasota Street and East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in the Texas State
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas. It is also in the American South. 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: Martin Parmer (here, next to this marker); Philip Walker (here, next to this marker); William Tom (here, next to this marker); John Hawkins Singleton (here, next to this marker); Major William G. Cooke (here, next to this marker); William C. Crane (here, next to this marker); Z.N. Morrell (a few steps from this marker); Richard Ellis (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . .
1. Texas State Cemetery. Website homepage (Submitted on December 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas.)
2. Robert Rankin page on Handbook of Texas History online. (Submitted on December 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas.)
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 7, 2025
2. Robert Rankin Marker
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Photographed by Michael Heinich, October 3, 2014
3. Robert Rankin Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 7, 2025
4. Robert Rankin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on December 27, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 4. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
