Blackshear-Prospect Hill in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Winslow Turner
1811
Died in Bastrop County, Texas
May 6, 1880
Participated in the
Battle of Gonzales
October 2, 1835
Served in the Texas Army, 1836
and in the Woll Campaign, 1842
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 15484.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1978.
Location. 30° 16.026′ N, 97° 43.607′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Blackshear-Prospect Hill. Marker can be reached from Navasota Street north of East 9th Street. The marker is in the Texas State Cemetery, Republic Hill, Section 1 (C1), Row V, Number 4. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Gideon Lincecum (here, next to this marker); George Weedon (here, next to this marker); State Cemetery of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Stuart Female Seminary (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Legislators Monument (about 300 feet away); Texas Patriots (about 300 feet away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Sailor from the Belle Shipwreck (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.
Also see . . . Wikipedia - Battle of Gonzales. (Submitted on July 19, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on February 19, 2021, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on June 29, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.