| Marker Number |
7552 |
| Atlas Number |
5051007552 |
| Marker Title |
Near Homesite of Judge Andrew S. Broaddus |
| Index Entry |
Broaddus, Andrew S., Judge |
| Address |
|
| City |
Cooks Point |
| County |
Burleson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
729098 |
| UTM Northing |
3387303 |
| Subject Codes |
judges |
| Marker Year |
1971 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
NE corner of SH 21 & FM 1362 intersection Cooks Point
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Noted pioneer leader. Member Virginia House of Delegates (1844-45). Piloted to Texas (1854) a mile-long wagon train of 200 people, who built Salem Baptist Church-- reminder of their Virginia home. Broaddus debated the Hon.Sam Houston at Waugh Campground (8 Mi. W), 1857. He served in 1861 in Texas Secession Convention; 9th (1861-63) Texas Legislature; 13th Texas Legislature (1873); also on commission to locate and build Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College (now university); judge, 32nd District (1874-75; 1879-80). Married twice, had 13 children. (1971) |
