Details for Cyrus Campbell

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5093001139

Data

Marker Number 1139
Atlas Number 5093001139
Marker Title Cyrus Campbell
Index Entry Campbell, Cyrus
Address
City DeLeon
County Comanche
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 542983
UTM Northing 3552735
Subject Codes Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers
Marker Year 1981
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location De Leon City Cemetery, Weatherford and Reynosa Streets, De Leon.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size grave marker
Marker Text (October 11, 1810 - September 12, 1883) A blacksmith by trade, Cyrus Campbell migrated to Texas in 1828. He performed a number of jobs for the Republic of Texas, including the making of leg irons for Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after his capture at San Jacinto in 1836. Married twice, Campbell moved to De Leon in 1883 and was active in the Methodist Church. According to tradition, he chose the site for the De Leon Cemetery. His was the first grave here. Recorded - 1981

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