Jacob Castleman
Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas
Marker Inscription
A soldier in the War for Texas Independence. A San Jacinto veteran. Erected by the State of Texas 1962
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Jacob Castleman fought in the War for Texas Independence and stood among the veterans of the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive 1836 clash that won Texas its freedom from Mexico. The State of Texas erected this marker in 1962 to honor his service. Markers like this preserve the memory of the ordinary soldiers whose fight created the Republic of Texas.
Why it matters
San Jacinto veterans like Castleman secured Texas independence, a turning point that reshaped the map of North America and set the stage for U.S. expansion.
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