Near Homesite of Judge Andrew S. Broaddus
Posted by: 
jackrock
N 30° 35.766 W 096° 36.629
14R E 729105 N 3387273
This marker is located at Cooks Point off Hwy 21.
Waymark Code: WMAQ98
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2011
Views: 9
There are two other markers present and ample parking is available.
Marker Number: 7552
Marker Text:
(1810 - 1891)
Noted pioneer leader. Member Virginia House of Delegates (1844-45). Piloted to Texas (1854) a mile-long wagon train of 200 people, who built Salem Baptist Church-- reminder of their Virginia home.
Broaddus debated the Hon.Sam Houston at Waugh Campground (8 Mi. W), 1857. He served in 1861 in Texas Secession Convention; 9th (1861-63) Texas Legislature; 13th Texas Legislature (1873); also on commission to locate and build Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College (now university); judge, 32nd District (1874-75; 1879-80).
Married twice, had 13 children. (1971)
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