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Nicholas W. Eastland

Rockne, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Born 1804 Came to Texas in 1834 A volunteer soldier in Captain Horton's company, Colonel Fannin's command, in the spring of 1836. He escaped capture in the Battle of Coleto. Died 1891. Erected by the State of Texas 1957

Marker Details

Address CR 208
Location Description Eastland Famliy Cemetery, off CR 208 (Wilhelm Way) on restricted access/private property. Map dot approximate.
Marker # 9177
Dedicated 1957
Size, Type Texas War for Independence grave marker (pink granite headstone)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.968624, -97.349252

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