| Marker Number |
12409 |
| Atlas Number |
5037012409 |
| Marker Title |
Pecan Point Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| Index Entry |
Pecan Point Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence |
| Address |
|
| City |
Hooks |
| County |
Bowie |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
380270 |
| UTM Northing |
3704783 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas |
| Marker Year |
1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
northeast corner of IH-30 and FM 560 |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Five of the most prominent delegates to the Constitutional Convention of Texas, held March, 1836, hailed from Pecan Point, in this vicinity. Richard Ellis (an attorney and judge) was chosen president of the meeting and later served four terms in the Senate of the Republic. Collin McKinney (a magistrate) helped draft the declaration and served three terms in the house. A. H. Latimer (an attorney) served two terms. Samuel Price Carson (attorney) became Texas' Secretary of State and with Robert Hamilton (financier) was an agent to the United States. (1969) |
