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Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Fielding G. Secrest

 
 
Fielding G. Secrest Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. Fielding G. Secrest Marker
Inscription.
Served in Captain Henry W.
Karnes' company of Cavalry
at San Jacinto. Died in
Houston, June 1, 1840

His wife

Eliza Sneed Secrest

Died in 1839

 
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10775.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
 
Location. 29° 45.435′ N, 95° 22.738′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. Marker is on Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William S. Stilwell (a few steps from this marker); Moses W. Brigham (a few steps from this marker); Eli Noland (a few steps from this marker); Harvey Homan (a few steps from this marker); John Cheevers (a few steps from this marker); William Gammell (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Maybee
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(a few steps from this marker); William Daniel Durham (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
 
Fielding G. Secrest Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. Fielding G. Secrest Marker
Marker is located in the middle of the photo. It is the closest marker to the camera, facing away.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.

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