| Marker Number |
2804 |
| Atlas Number |
5493002804 |
| Marker Title |
John Reagen Baker |
| Index Entry |
Baker, John Reagen |
| Address |
US 87 |
| City |
Stockdale |
| County |
Wilson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
600171 |
| UTM Northing |
3233961 |
| Subject Codes |
sheriffs; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
In Stockdale Cemetery, US 87 Bypass, Stockdale. Take main entrance to cemetery, drive to the right of the flagpole. Marker and grave located south of curve. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Adventurer-soldier of early Texas. Fought in Mexico to win freedom for the unsuccessful "Republic of Rio Grande" in 1840. Was elected sheriff of Refugio County and organized a company of minutemen. In 1842 he fought against three Mexican raids into Texas. Then participated in the disastrous Somervell and Mier expeditions into Mexico, during which he was wounded. Returned to Texas and entered mercantile business. Wife was Avis (Brown). Recorded -- 1969 |
