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Robert Starke Armistead

Brenham, Washington County

Marker Text

(November 5, 1800 - June 14, 1866) Robert Starke Armistead and his wife Ann came to Texas from Alabama in 1835. He served in the Republic of Texas army in 1836 and with forces defending San Antonio during the Vasquez Invasion in 1842. When Baylor University was created in 1845, he was a charter trustee. Settling near this site, the Armisteads operated a large agricultural enterprise and in 1863 adopted a daughter, Sallie. This family graveyard was begun upon Robert's death in 1866. Recorded - 1990

Marker Details

Address SH 36
Location Description Armistead Cemetery, off SH 36 on private property. See also 1990 marker for Robert Starke Armistead placed on SH 36 right-of-way about 350 feet SW (Atlas record 5477008290).
Marker # 15329
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type grave marker
Code cemetery; Texas Revolution; Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics; educational topics; agriculture
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.240997, -96.441028

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