Marker Inscription
(1799-1837) Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence Aide-de-camp to Gen. Houston at San Jacinto Commander of a regiment of Rangers 1836-37 Here his widow Mrs. Elizabeth Coleman and son, Albert V. Coleman were killed by Indians and Thomas Coleman, aged five was captured February 18, 1839 Erected by the State of Texas 1936 [supplemental plate added 1968] Robert M. Coleman was the first "President" (title given by Mexican government) of Municipality of Mina, 1834; commandant, Fort Coleman, built 1836 for protection against Indians. A county on frontier was named for him in 1858. His homesite was about 1/2 mile to the south. (1968)
About this site
Coleman, Col. Robert, Site of the Home of is a historical marker in Utley, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2248, -97.4658 near Utley. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hill Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Colorado Chapel Cemetery, Coates Cemetery, and Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009171. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
