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Site of Burial of Neal Martin

Wills Point, Van Zandt County

Marker Text

(1777-1879) Came to Texas from Kentucky in 1816. Hunted buffalo in Van Zandt County about 1839 and settled here later. Fought in Battle of San Jacinto during Texas War for Independence. Was later a member of Texas Rangers. Fought in Indian campaigns. Served in U.S. Army during Mexican War. (1968) Incising on base: Marker placed by great-granddaughter, Mrs. Edna Martin Pollard.

Marker Details

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Location Description about 3 mi. N of Wills Point on SH 47 marker is on Stony Point Cemetery Rd.
Marker # 11425
Dedicated 1968
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; Tudor Revival (Architectural style); military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.751449, -95.985124

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