Sanders Walker
Mexia, Limestone County, Texas
Marker Inscription
A veteran of the Texas War for Independence, 1835-1836. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Sanders Walker served in the Texas War for Independence of 1835–1836, the campaign that won Texas its break from Mexico and established the Republic of Texas. The State of Texas erected this marker in 1962 to honor his part in that founding struggle. His grave is one of the scattered resting places of the men who fought for Texas independence.
Why it matters
Veterans like Walker won the independence that created the Republic of Texas and set the stage for its entry into the Union.
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