1796-1871 A native of Virginia, came to Texas in 1826. An active participant in the struggle for Texas independence. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Delegate to Consultation, November 3, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, December 5 to 10, 1835. Signer of Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836. Marked by the State of Texas 1936
Site of the Home of John S. Roberts
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Site of the Home of John S. Roberts is a historical marker in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Nacogdoches County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 232 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.6025, -94.6549 near Nacogdoches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Roberts Building (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Post Office Building, Old, Davidson, Maria A., Apartments, and King's Highway - Camino Real - Old San Antonio Road.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5347009347. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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