Erected in Memory of Phillip Nolan
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N 32° 10.675 W 097° 23.138
14S E 652198 N 3561298
This gravestone-type uniquely shaped marker stands by the side of State Highway 174. It has a concrete and brick Texas-shaped pad in front of it.
Waymark Code: WM451F
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
Views: 78
Texas Historical Commission Atlas data:
Index Entry: Nolan, Phillip, Erected in Memory o
Address:
City: Blum
County: Hill
Subject Codes: Irish immigrants/immigration; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Year Marker Erected: 1965
Marker Location: from Blum take SH 174 north about 3 miles to marker
Marker Size: 70" x 29" x 10" granite-unique shape unlike any other official marker
Marker Number: 4008
Marker Text:
Born in Ireland; first came to Texas and established residence at Nacogdoches in 1791. When killed, was a resident of Natchez, Miss. Killed near this site, March 21, 1801 by the Spaniards. Was buried here by his Negro slaves Caesar and Robert. Nolan's death aroused a wave of indignation that led to the Independence of Texas.
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