John Litton
Austin, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
A soldier of the San Jacinto Army. Born in South Carolina, 1812. Died July 4, 1856 Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
South Carolina-born John Litton took his place in the ranks of the Texian army that won independence at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. He lived on in the young republic and then the state until his death in 1856. The State of Texas placed this marker over his grave in 1936, the centennial of the revolution he helped win.
Why it matters
Litton was one of the ordinary soldiers whose stand at San Jacinto secured Texas independence in a single decisive afternoon.
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