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Captain Elisha Clapp

, Houston County

Marker Text

Captian Elisha Clapp, Participated in the Battle of San Jacinto. Later became a Captain in the Texas Army. Came to Texas in 1822. Died in 1856. His wife Rebecca Robbins Clapp died in 1875.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 10 miles north of Crockett on SH 21 to FM 2967, then north 1 mile to Elisha Clapp Cemetery Road
Marker # 11085
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type
Code military topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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