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Henry Livingston Thompson

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Commodore of the Texan navy. Died in Houston, Nov. 1, 1837. "The funeral of the late Commodore Thompson took place on the morning of Thursday last. His remains were followed to the grave by the largest and most respectable assemblage of citizens which has ever attended a similar occasion in this city. An oration was delivered at the grave by General Rusk." Texas Telegraph

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Founders Memorial Park
Marker # 10796
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.756091, -95.37957

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