Historical MarkerRobert Henry
Bryan · Brazos County · Dedicated 1970 · THC Atlas #5041008684
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Marker Inscription
(March 7, 1801 - October 29, 1865) One of victors in Battle of San Jacinto. Born in Ireland; came to America, 1820, and here to Robertson's Colony, 1832. A staunch Presbyterian, kept true to faith at risk of life. In 1836 War for Texas Independence, he served in 2nd Regt., Infantry, Texas Volunteers. Prominent in public life, he held justice of peace court beneath shade trees. He married Elizabeth Downing, Londonderry, Ire.; had 13 children. Their heirs include noted Texans. Recorded - 1970
About this site
Robert Henry is a historical marker in Bryan, Brazos County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 54 historical markers documented in Brazos County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 172 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7228, -96.4871 near Bryan. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mount Tiver Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Unknown (possible Townsley or Campbell burials), Redtop-Seale Family #2, and Blume Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5041008684. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
