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John Jack Coker

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San Antonio, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 33' 19.098", -98° 29' 37.3992"
 
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     (May 10, 1789-Jan. 4, 1861) Came from South Carolina to Texas in 1834. Served in Battle of San Jacinto in Texas War for Independence, 1836. Was one of a party with Deaf Smith that destroyed Vince's Bridge near Pasadena. This deed may have kept Santa Anna's army from retreat or reinforcement, thus insuring Texas victory. In recognition, the Legislature of Texas awarded to Coker 1,920 acres, where he and his brother Joseph founded Coker community. (1968)

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

John Jack Coker Historical Marker Location Map, San Antonio, Texas