Dr. Robert Anderson Irion
N 31° 36.200 W 094° 38.944
15R E 343559 N 3497649
One of a dozen historical markers in Oak Grove Cemetery, this marker honors Dr. Robert Anderson Irion
Waymark Code: WMXEMR
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 Dr. Robert Anderson Irion.
Marker Number: 9279
Marker Text:
IRION
Dr. Robert Anderson Irion
Born in Paris Tenn., July 7, 1806
Died at Nacogdoches Tex., Mar. 2, 1861
Married Ann Raquet Mar. 20, 1810
Born in Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 25, 1819
Died at Overton Tex. Nov. 7, 1883
Senator in the First Congress of the Republic 1836-1837
Secretary of State 1837-1838
Erected by the State of Texas 1929
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