Historical MarkerJohn and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan
Grapeland · Houston County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5225011242
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Marker Inscription
John and Lucinda (Nugent) Sheridan left North Carolina in the mid-1820s and became two of Houston County's first permanent settlers. John (Apr. 5, 1796 – May 10, 1837), a former Texas Ranger, was killed by Indians in what is now Anderson County. Lucinda (Jan. 20, 1808 - Feb. 4, 1862) retrieved his body for burial on his own property. Although the exact grave site is unknown, it is approximately .5 miles north of this site. Lucinda, who is buried here, later gave part of their land for this cemetery. Recorded - 1984
About this site
John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan is a historical marker in Grapeland, Houston County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 185 historical markers documented in Houston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 361 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5349, -95.3333 near Grapeland. The nearest cataloged historic site is Darius H. Edens (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Augusta Cemetery, Augusta Cemetery, and The Edens-Madden Massacre.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5225011242. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
