Sion Record Bostick

About 276 yards to the west is grave of Sion Record Bostick (December 7, 1819 - October 15, 1902) A member of the party of young Texans who captured the escaping Mexican General Santa Anna after Battle of San Jacinto, during the Texas War for Independence. Migrated from Alabama in 1828. Served in Texas army at Gonzales and Bexar (San Antonio), 1835; at San Jacinto, 1836; and 1840 stand against Comanches, at Plum Creek. An American soldier in Mexican War, 1846; a Confederate in Hood's Brigade in the Civil War, 1860s. Married Susan Townsend; after her death, Mary Indiana Rhodes. Had several children. Became a leader in veterans reunions. He is buried in San Saba Cemetery. Recorded 1973

Sion Record Bostick is a historical marker in San Saba, San Saba County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in San Saba County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.2030, -98.7186 near San Saba. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Saba City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of San Saba, and Risien, Edmond E., Pecan Pioneer.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5411004712. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.