​David Burkett
​(1798 - 1845)

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Marker Text: ​Progressive patriot and citizen soldier in Texas War for Independence. A member of Green DeWitt's colony. Came to Texas with his family 1830. Served as a guard for women and children fleeing Gonzales before approach of Santa Anna, 1836. Is buried on his 4,428-acre land grant extending south from this site. (1966)

Marker No: 574

Aluminum 20 x 20 Subject Marker

Geographic: 29.508486,-97.428833

Location: FM 146 , near Eest City Limits at Kerr Creek, Gonzales.