Haden Edwards
N 31° 36.174 W 094° 38.965
15R E 343525 N 3497601
One of a dozen historical markers in Oak Grove Cemetery, this marker honors Haden Edwards, founder of Edwards Colony and namesake of Edwards County
Waymark Code: WMXEMK
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
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Historic Oak Grove Cemetery, not far from downtown Nacogdoches, is a very peaceful site in this deeply historic city. There are 12 historic markers in the cemetery.
Oak Grove is an active cemetery open daily from dawn to dusk. If you visit, please be respectful in your photographs.
The waymarked historical marker stands at the grave of Hayden Edwards.
Marker Number: 9271
Marker Text:
Empresario
Leader of the Fredonian Rebellion, 1826-27.
Sent to the United States to raise funds for the Texas Revolution, 1836.
A leader in the development of a nation.
Born in Virginia August 12, 1771
Died August 14, 1849.
His wife
SUSAN BEALL EDWARDS
Born in Maryland, April 10, 1774
Died April 6, 1849
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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