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Born Va., July 17, 1790. As U.S. Army officer in War of 1812, was in Battle of New Orleans. Married Anne Eliza Hill, of N.C. Had 7 children. Came to Texas in 1834. Served Republic of Texas on staff of Gen. Sam Houston, 1836; adjutant-general, 1842; member of Congress, 1843-1844; member of Constitutional Convention, 1845. Gave site, 1848, for Laurel Hill Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church of Coldspring). D. Feb. 10, 1859. Recorded - 1965
General James Davis is a historical marker in Coldspring, San Jacinto County, dedicated in 1965. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in San Jacinto County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 94 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5991, -95.1252 near Coldspring. The nearest cataloged historic site is Laurel Hill Baptist (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include San Jacinto County Jail, Old San Jacinto County Jail, and San Jacinto County Jail.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5407007654. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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