| Marker Number |
10396 |
| Atlas Number |
5373010396 |
| Marker Title |
William Barnett Hardin |
| Index Entry |
Hardin, William Barnett |
| Address |
|
| City |
Moscow |
| County |
Polk |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
319063 |
| UTM Northing |
3421366 |
| Subject Codes |
military topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas |
| Marker Year |
1967 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Holhousen Cemetery on FM 350, 4 miles W of Moscow |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
Republic of Texas Soldier (April 20, 1806 - July 28, 1885). Born in Tennessee. Came to Texas in 1826; established plantation near Moscow as first permanent white settler in the area. Was first lieutenant in Texas War for Independence. Wounded in Battle of San Antonio, Dec. 1835. For service, received a 640-acre Republic of Texas land grant signed by President Sam Houston. Moved to new plantation near Livingston in 1855. Farmed and helped survey first county roads. |
