Marker Inscription
A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence -- Veteran of San Jacinto -- Born in North Carolina 1801 -- Died in 1870 Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Historical Marker
Edward Oswald LeGrand
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About this site
Edward Oswald LeGrand is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1936. 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 31.4155, -94.1635 near San Augustine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Macune Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include James Crow, New Union Baptist Church, and Straddle Fork.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007621. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Edward (Edwin) Oswald LeGrand (1801-1870) was a North Carolina native who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, fought at San Jacinto, and served as chief justice of San Augustine County from 1836 to 1838. He is buried in Macune Cemetery south of San Augustine, where the Texas Centennial Commission placed a marker in 1936.
Sources: tshaonline.orghmdb.org
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