Details for In This Grave Rest James Goucher and Five Members of His Family

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5287008154

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Marker Number 8154
Atlas Number 5287008154
Marker Title In This Grave Rest James Goucher and Five Members of His Family
Index Entry Goucher, James
Address CR 217
City Serbin
County Lee
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 697681
UTM Northing 3334909
Subject Codes pioneers; transportation
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Off CR 217 on private property.
Private Property Yes
Marker Condition Access Restricted
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial grave marker (gray granite)
Marker Text In this grave rest James Goucher and five members of his family murdered by Indians November 26, 1836. With the true pioneering spirit he had opened the first road from San Felipe to the settlements on the Colorado known for many years as "Goucher's Trace." Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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