Details for John "Jack" Coker
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5029000935
Data
| Marker Number | 935 |
| Atlas Number | 5029000935 |
| Marker Title | John "Jack" Coker |
| Index Entry | Coker, John "Jack" |
| Address | 231 E. North Loop Rd |
| City | San Antonio |
| County | Bexar |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 549151 |
| UTM Northing | 3269736 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Coker Cemetery, west side of Coker United Methodist Church |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (May 10, 1789-Jan. 4, 1861) Came from South Carolina to Texas in 1834. Served in Battle of San Jacinto in Texas War for Independence, 1836. Was one of a party with "Deaf" Smith that destroyed Vince's Bridge near Pasadena. This deed may have kept Santa Anna's army from retreat or reinforcement, thus insuring Texan victory. In recognition, the Legislature of Texas awarded to Coker 1,920 acres, where he and his brother Joseph founded Coker community. Recorded - 1968 |