| Marker Number |
574 |
| Atlas Number |
5177000574 |
| Marker Title |
David Burkett |
| Index Entry |
Burkett, David |
| Address |
|
| City |
Gonzales |
| County |
Gonzales |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
652249 |
| UTM Northing |
3265461 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
FM 146 , near E. City Limits at Kerr Creek, Gonzales. |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Progressive patriot and citizen soldier in Texas war for independence. A member of Green Dewitt's Colony. Came to Texas with his family, 1830. Served as a guard for women and children fleeing Gonzales before the approach of Santa Anna, 1836. Is buried on his 4,428-acre land grant extending south from this site. |
