John S. Roberts
N 31° 36.197 W 094° 38.970
15R E 343518 N 3497645
One of a dozen historical markers in Oak Grove Cemetery, this marker honors John S. Roberts, namesake of Roberts County in Texas
Waymark Code: WMXEMM
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 John S. Roberts.
Marker Number: 9346
Marker Text:
Sheriff in Natchitoches, LA in 1826
One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches
Member of Consultation, 1835
Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, 1835
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Born in Virginia, July 13, 1796
Died August 9, 1871
His wife
HARRIET ROBERTS
Born April 7, 1796
Died April 5, 1874
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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