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Dr. Thomas Polk

, Gonzales County

Marker Text

Star and Wreath Born February 7, 1792, he served Texas and the men who fought for her independence at the Siege of Bexar and the San Jacinto Campaign 1835-36. Died February 2, 1872. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Masonic Cemetery, US 183 (Water St.), Gonzales
Marker # 1281
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Pink Centennial/Civil War Marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; medical topics and health professionals; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.508337, -97.459468

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