​Matthew Caldwell
("Old Paint")

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Marker Text: ​ Born In Kentucky in 1798. Died at Gonzales Dec. 28, 1842. Signer of the Tex. Declaration of Independence served in the army in 1836; appointed Captain of rangers January 15, 1839. Participated in the Battle of Plum Creek August 12, 1840. Commanded a company on the Santa Fe Expedition in 1841; Commander of the Texas forces in the Woll Campaign of 1842. (1930)

Marker No: 624

State Approved Gray Granite with Decorative Star

Geographic: 29.510798,-97.450508

Location: Old City Cemetery, West College Street, Gonzales