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Amos B. Edson

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Arrived in Texas January 28, 1836, having been recruited in New Orleans for the Army of Texas by Captain Amasa Turner in whose company he served at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, 1837.

Marker Details

Address 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Location Description Founders Memorial Park
Marker # 10654
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.756091, -95.37957

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