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General Sam Houston

Independence, Washington County

Marker Text

One and one-half miles south General Sam Houston was baptized by Rufus C. Burleson, Baptist minister and president of Baylor University, November 19, 1854 in Rocky Creek. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address FM 50
Location Description FM 50, south of intersection with Sam Houston Rd.
Marker # 8421
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 centennial marker
Code pioneers; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 30.316223, -96.346923

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