Sion Roberts
Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Served in the Texas War for Independence; Veteran of San Jacinto. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Sion Roberts fought in the Texas War for Independence and stood among the victors at San Jacinto, the April 1836 battle that won Texas its freedom from Mexico. The State of Texas placed this marker at his Limestone County resting place in 1962 to honor his service. He was one of the ordinary settlers-turned-soldiers whose ranks made the young republic possible.
Why it matters
Markers like this preserve the memory of the rank-and-file veterans whose sacrifice founded the Republic of Texas and reshaped the map of North America.
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