​Near Homesite of
Judge Andrew S. Broaddus
​ ​(1810 - 1891)

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Marker Text: Noted pioneer leader. Member Virginia House of Delegates (1844-45). Piloted to Texas (1854) a mile-long wagon train of 200 people, who built Salem Baptist Church-- reminder of their Virginia home.
      Broaddus debated the Hon.Sam Houston at Waugh Campground (8 Mi. W), 1857. He served in 1861 in Texas Secession Convention; 9th (1861-63) Texas Legislature; 13th Texas Legislature (1873); also on commission to locate and build Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College (now university); judge, 32nd District (1874-75; 1879-80).
​     Married twice, had 13 children. (1971)

Marker No: 7552

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Location: Northeast corner of SH 21 & FM 1362 intersection Cooks Point

Geographic: 30.596338,-96.610558