John Cole Homestead

Pioneer settler John Cole (1805-75) migrated to Texas in 1828. An active resident of the Cow Bayou community, he served in the militia during the 1836 Texas War for Independence. Moving to this area, he built a log cabin on public land (5 mi. W). In 1848 he received a land grant for his homestead (.5 mi. N). Cole was a successful cattleman in northern Orange and southern Jasper counties. The community that developed around his land from 1830 to 1902 was known as the Cole settlement. He is buried in the family cemetery on his original homestead.

John Cole Homestead is a historical marker in Mauriceville, Orange County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 66 historical markers documented in Orange County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 91 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.2283, -93.9275 near Mauriceville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Singleton (cemetery), about 5.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include William Williamson, Williamson, and Linscomb Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011476. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.