Marker Inscription
Texas War for Independence veteran. He helped destroy Vince's Bridge, April 21, 1836. Erected by the State of Texas 1962.
Historical Marker
John Garner
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About this site
John Garner is a historical marker in Rockdale, Milam County, dedicated in 1962. It is one of 88 historical markers documented in Milam County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 151 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5228, -97.0976 near Rockdale. The nearest cataloged historic site is Waddle Family (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bingham, Miller, and Oliver.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5331007952. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
John Garner (1809-1888) served under Erastus 'Deaf' Smith during the Texas Revolution and helped destroy Vince's Bridge on April 21, 1836, an act that cut off escape routes on the day of the Battle of San Jacinto. He later lived in Milam County, where he died in 1888. The State of Texas placed his marker at Rockdale in 1962.
Sources: milamcountyhistoricalcommission.org
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