Marker Inscription
(April 1, 1817 - Nov. 29, 1880) Born in New Milford, Conn.; emigrated to San Augustine, Texas, 1835. Joined Texian Army and fought at San Jacinto. Married Lavinia Brownrigg, June 1, 1841; had 6 children. Published San Augustine "Redlander," 1846-50; moved to Sabine Pass, 1850, then Orange, 1854. Served as postmaster of Orange under Confederacy, 1861-65. Entered lumber business about 1870, with steam-operated shingle mill. Prospered until untimely death in mill accident. Recorded - 1973
About this site
Russell, Robert B is a historical marker in Orange, Orange County, dedicated in 1973. 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 30.0854, -93.7408 near Orange. The nearest cataloged historic site is Latchem, Emma George (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Levingston, George M., Saxon, Charles Holmes, and Sholars, Samuel Wallace, M.D..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5361011510. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
