Marker Inscription
Born in Danville, Ky.; served in War of 1812 and as sheriff, state representative, state senator in Missouri. Came to Texas as DeWitt Colony's surveyor-general; laid out town of Gonzales, July 1825. In 1827 moved to Jackson County, which he represented in 1832, 1833 conventions, serving in 1833 on committee to draft constitution for proposed state of Texas. On July 17, 1835, was chairman of the Lavaca-Navidad meeting, an early public protest against Mexican authorities' mistreatment of settlers. Served in Republic of Texas Congress in 1838-1839. He was also a practicing physician.
About this site
Kerr, Major James is a historical marker in Edna, Jackson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Jackson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0597, -96.7327 near Edna. The nearest cataloged historic site is WP Laughter Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Enon Cemetery, Stapp, Elijah, and McHenry Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5239003193. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
