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

Unknown Pioneers

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 3, 2016

1. Unknown Pioneers Marker

Inscription. These unknown pioneers gave their lives in the winning of the frontier. Their names are known only to God.

Erected by Coleman County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 35.314′ N, 99° 13.818′ W. Marker is in Trickham, Texas, in Coleman County. It can be reached from Farm to Market Road 1176 north of County Road 218. Marker is located on a dirt road 400 feet east of FM 1176. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Anna TX 76878, 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 within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Trickham, Texas (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Town of Trickham (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Williams (about 300 feet away); Route of Old Military Road (approx. 9.9 miles away); Bangs Public Schools (approx. 10.7 miles away); John R. Banister (approx. 11.2 miles away); Emma Daugherty Banister (approx. 11.2 miles away); Santa Anna Cemetery (approx. 11.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trickham.

Regarding Unknown Pioneers. There are five stone-slab graves in the vicinity of the marker.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 3, 2016

2. Unknown Pioneers Marker

Graves in the Vicinity of the Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 3, 2016

3. Graves in the Vicinity of the Marker

View to the West image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 3, 2016

4. View to the West

Marker and four graves are on left (south) side of dirt road; one grave is on right (north) side of road underneath the tree

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.