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(1777-1879) Came to Texas from Kentucky in 1816. Hunted buffalo in Van Zandt County about 1839 and settled here later. Fought in Battle of San Jacinto during Texas War for Independence. Was later a member of Texas Rangers. Fought in Indian campaigns. Served in U.S. Army during Mexican War. (1968) Incising on base: Marker placed by great-granddaughter, Mrs. Edna Martin Pollard.
Martin, Neal, Site of Burial of is a historical marker in Wills Point, Van Zandt County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 84 historical markers documented in Van Zandt County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 169 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7532, -95.9851 near Wills Point. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rock Point Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Woodall Cemetery, Union Grove Cemetery, and McKain Family Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5467011425. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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