Details for Robert B. Russell
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5361011510
Data
| Marker Number | 11510 |
| Atlas Number | 5361011510 |
| Marker Title | Robert B. Russell |
| Index Entry | Robert B, Russell |
| Address | |
| City | Orange |
| County | Orange |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 428610 |
| UTM Northing | 3328297 |
| Subject Codes | newspapers; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Evergreen Cemetery Border & Jackson St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 14" x 24" |
| Marker Text | (April 1, 1817 - Nov. 29, 1880) Born in New Milford, Conn.; emigrated to San Augustine, Texas, 1835. Joined Texian Army and fought at San Jacinto. Married Lavinia Brownrigg, June 1, 1841; had 6 children. Published San Augustine "Redlander," 1846-50; moved to Sabine Pass, 1850, then Orange, 1854. Served as postmaster of Orange under Confederacy, 1861-65. Entered lumber business about 1870, with steam-operated shingle mill. Prospered until untimely death in mill accident. Recorded - 1973 |