| Marker Number |
4301 |
| Atlas Number |
5293004301 |
| Marker Title |
Robert M. Love |
| Index Entry |
Love, Robert M. |
| Address |
Off FM 171, Tehuacana Cemetery |
| City |
Tehuacana |
| County |
Limestone |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
732497 |
| UTM Northing |
3515733 |
| Subject Codes |
sheriffs; law enforcement; local law enforcement officer; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Off FM 171, N. of Mexia in Tehuacana Cemetery, Love family plot, Tehuacana |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
One of armed men who helped seat 14th State Legislature in 1873 when incumbent Gov. E. J. Davis contested Richard Coke's election. A member of the Confederate army, he fought throughout the Civil War in Ross' brigade. Became Limestone County deputy sheriff, 1872; elected sheriff, 1884. President, Texas Sheriff's Association for 5 years. Also served as U. S. Marshall. Elected state comptroller and served 1901 to 1903. Recorded, 1967 |
