Marker Inscription
Pioneer, soldier, civic leader, and state legislator, Alexander Horton (1810-1894) came to Texas in 1824. He served as an aide-de-camp to Gen. Sam Houston at the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. This cemetery is situated on property Horton bought in 1837. His home once stood adjacent to the plot. According to family tradition, the first grave here was that of Horton's brother William Wade, a Texas Ranger who died in 1849. Maintained by descendants, the cemetery contains about 20 graves, including those of Horton and other family members.
About this site
Horton, Alexandeer, Cemetery is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1977. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in San Augustine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 161 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5466, -94.0966 near San Augustine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Alexander Horton (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wells, Raymond, Camp San Augustine World War II P.O.W. Camp, and Liberty Hill Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007618. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
