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.
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