Historical Marker

John Cherry

Cleveland · Liberty County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5291009645

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Marker Inscription

(November 23, 1808 - April 12, 1891) Soldier in Capt. William Logan's company, 2nd Regiment, Volunteers, Texas War for Independence, 1836. Born in Highland County, Ohio, came to Texas with his father, Aaron Cherry, 1818. Settled near a Coushatta Indian village. In 1838 by commission of President Sam Houston, he was interpreter for Indians in a treaty parley. He received 2 Texas land grants. Married (1) Matilda Bridges; (2) Roxy Line White; (3) Frances Holt Smith. Had 14 sons, 7 daughters. Recorded - 1972

About this site

John Cherry is a historical marker in Cleveland, Liberty County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Liberty County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.2312, -94.9661 near Cleveland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ryan Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Terrell, Rural Shade Baptist Church, and Wells' Store, Old.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5291009645. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.2312, -94.9661 · Cleveland, Liberty County

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