John C. Hale

John C. Hale, one of nine patriots killed at the Battle of San Jacinto, was born in Scott County, Virginia on April 3, 1806. He married Barshaba Miller in his home state in 1830, and by 1835 moved with his wife and children to Sabine County. They were living in Milam when John joined the war effort against Mexico as a first lieutenant. At the age of 30, he died in combat in the final military conflict of the revolution on April 21, 1836, and was buried with seven other battle casualties at the site of the Texan campground. For Hale's service, his heirs received 960 acres of land. In addition, the Legislature named Hale County in West Texas in honor of his patriotism and service during the Texas Revolution. (2006)

John C. Hale is a historical marker in Milam, Sabine County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 43 historical markers documented in Sabine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 148 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.4327, -93.8457 near Milam. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Milam Masonic Institute (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Milam, Milam, and Bethany Memorial.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013641. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.