Marker Inscription
(October 11, 1810 - September 12, 1883) A blacksmith by trade, Cyrus Campbell migrated to Texas in 1828. He performed a number of jobs for the Republic of Texas, including the making of leg irons for Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna after his capture at San Jacinto in 1836. Married twice, Campbell moved to De Leon in 1883 and was active in the Methodist Church. According to tradition, he chose the site for the De Leon Cemetery. His was the first grave here. Recorded - 1981
About this site
Campbell, Cyrus is a historical marker in DeLeon, Comanche County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 47 historical markers documented in Comanche County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 62 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.1118, -98.5444 near DeLeon. The nearest cataloged historic site is De Leon Peanut Company (historical marker), about 0.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Texas Central Railroad, Old De Leon Cemetery, and Frances Marie Sparks Brown.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5093001139. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
