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James Holt, Texas Ranger

Burton, Washington County

Marker Text

Texas pioneer. Born in Georgia, he came to Texas about 1836. Was issued this 1,280-acre grant on Mill Creek by Republic of Texas Oct. 4, 1838. Was appointed postmaster of Vine Grove, 1851. His wife Mary became postmaster upon his death.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description From Burton, take Boehnemann Rd. SE to Willow Springs Rd., go S 2/10 mi. - cemetery is on private property (marker is Holt Family Cemetery).
Marker # 8349
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code pioneers

  • Private Property:

    True
    • Latitude, Longitude 30.144998, -96.566113

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