Hallettsville in Lavaca County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Joseph Kent
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
1. Joseph Kent Marker
Fought in the Texas War for
Independence at Bexar, 1835
and at San Jacinto, 1836
Died in Lavaca County, 1849
Erected 1963 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2860.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 29° 26.532′ N, 96° 56.252′ W. Marker is in Hallettsville, Texas, in Lavaca County. Marker is on South Dowling Street north of Edna Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Hallettsville Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 South Dowling Street, Hallettsville TX 77964, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Leiper Willoughby (here, next to this marker); Paul Scarborough (here, next to this marker); Stephen Tucker Foley (here, next to this marker); Arthur Pendleton Bagby (here, next to this marker); General John W. Whitfield (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Settlers Killed by the Indians Comanches and Tonkahues (here, next to this marker); Hallettsville (a few steps from this marker); John Wilkins Whitfield (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hallettsville.
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 5, 2019
2. Joseph Kent Marker
Marker is furthest to the left of the seven markers visible in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 18, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
