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(1813 - 1891) Forefathers resisting America's foes on many frontiers inspired John Bate Berry, who came to Texas from Kentucky in 1826. He fought (1835-36) in the Texas War for Independence and in the 1842 Mier Expedition to stop Mexican raids on the Republic of Texas. Captured, imprisoned, then freed in 1844, he scouted for the American army in 1846, during the Mexican War. Later he married, lived in this locality, and fought to make frontiers safe for settlement. (1977)
Berry, John Bate is a historical marker in Mason vicinity, Mason County, dedicated in 1977. It is one of 37 historical markers documented in Mason County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 67 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7667, -99.3003 near Mason vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Grit (cemetery), about 0.8 miles away. Others within a short drive include Cavness Cemetery, Koocksville, and Crosby Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5319011268. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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