Details for Site of the Home of John Marlin

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5145006525

Data

Marker Number 6525
Atlas Number 5145006525
Marker Title Site of the Home of John Marlin
Index Entry Marlin, John, Site of the Home of
Address
City
County Falls
UTM Zone
UTM Easting
UTM Northing
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings; pioneers
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From Marlin, take SH 6 SW about 2.5 mi., then take local road west about .5 mi.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)
Marker Text Built in 1835. On January 10, 1839 it was attacked by about 70 Indians who were repulsed and seven of their number slain. One of the four defenders of the home was injured.

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