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In This Grave Rest James Goucher and Five Members of His Family

Serbin, Lee County

Marker Text

In this grave rest James Goucher and five members of his family murdered by Indians November 26, 1836. With the true pioneering spirit he had opened the first road from San Felipe to the settlements on the Colorado known for many years as "Goucher's Trace." Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address CR 217
Location Description Off CR 217 on private property.
Marker # 8154
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial grave marker (gray granite)
Code pioneers; transportation
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.129468, -96.947931

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