​Asa Hill of Rutersville
​ (1788?-1844)

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Marker Text: ​Born in Martin county, N.C. Married Elizabeth Barksdale in Georgia, Oct. 6, 1808. Came to Texas 1835. In army in 1836, was sent by Gen. Houston to warn people in enemy's path. Settled here 1839. In 1840, enrolled eight children in Rutersville College. With sons Jeffrey and John C.C., joined the 1842 expedition to Mier, Mex., captured. He drew  a white bean thus escaped death, but was in prison until Aug. 1843. Jeffrey was wounded, captured, likewise imprisoned. John C.C., then 14, was adopted by Gen. Santa Anna.
              Asa Hill died here, was buried on Cedar Creek, off SH 159. (1973) 

Marker No: 2486

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29.946800,-96.799202

Location: ​SH 159, Rutersville