Details for John M. Davenport
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507013735
Data
| Marker Number | 13735 |
| Atlas Number | 5507013735 |
| Marker Title | John M. Davenport |
| Index Entry | Davenport, John M. |
| Address | US 90 |
| City | Sabinal |
| County | Uvalde |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 455349 |
| UTM Northing | 3243322 |
| Subject Codes | pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | US 90, 0.5 mi. E of SH 127/SH 187, S side of road. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 18" x 28" with post |
| Marker Text | (February 8, 1827 - October 28, 1859) Stock-raiser and captain of a company of volunteer Indian fighters. Killed near here by 30 Comanches. Inquest for him was first in area for Indian victim. Settlers and soldiers from Fort Inge trailed the band 200 miles. After battle, found Davenport's gun on one of the Indians. (1969) |