(October 4, 1793 - May 27, 1878) Individualistic pioneer of Texas. Born in Mississippi; moved here 1834, receiving Mexican land grant on west bank of Trinity River. Served 3 months in army of Texas Republic 1836-38. Operated ferry at Jones Bluff 1858, 1861. Wife: Elizabeth (Martin).
Jones, Isaac
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Jones, Isaac is a historical marker in Point Blank, San Jacinto County, dedicated in 1970. 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 30.7998, -95.1679 near Point Blank. The nearest cataloged historic site is Isaac Jones Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Sprott, Foster, and Site of the Home of George Thomas Wood.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5407007657. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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