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Born in Kaskaskia, Illinois January 8, 1792. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in the army in 1835 until he was chosen postmaster general of the provisional government of Texas, 1836. Appointed postmaster general of the Republic December 14, 1839. Died in Fayette County, Texas, 1845. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
John Rice Jones is a historical marker in Fayetteville, Fayette County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Fayette County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 209 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.9844, -96.6247 near Fayetteville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Albert Family (cemetery), about 1.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Breeding Family Cemetery / First School In Fayette County, Darden Memorial, and Pagel Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5149002848. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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