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Born in Jasper County, Georgia. Moved to Texas in 1835. Taught school at Coles settlement. In Texas revolution served as 3rd corporal, Co. D, 1st regiment. Piloted ferry for Texas army at San Felipe during General San Houston's retreat, in 1836. Fought under Houston at the victorious Battle of San Jacinto same year. Later lived in San Felipe and on his land grant near Round Top. Was senator from Fayette County in State Legislature, 1853-1857.
Hill, Isaac Lafayette is a historical marker in Round Top, Fayette County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 121 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 180 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1097, -96.6910 near Round Top. The nearest cataloged historic site is Connersville Primitive Baptist Church African American Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Menn House, The, Round Top, and Round Top Community.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149002485. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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