Frio County, Texas

Historical Markers in Bigfoot, Texas

Bigfoot is home to 5 official Texas Historical Commission markers — each one telling a piece of the city’s story. Browse the markers below, then find them on the map and discover more nearby with RoadHistorical.

James Washington Winters · 1936

A San Jacinto veteran, born in Tennessee, January 21, 1817; died November 15, 1903. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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William Alexander A. Wallace · 1936

Known as Big Foot Wallace--defender of Texas and Texans. As soldier, ranger and mailrider, he protected the advancing frontier, died January 7, 1899.

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William Carvin Winters · 1936

Came to Texas in 1834, wounded at San Jacinto, born in Tennessee in 1809, died in 1863.

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James Washington Winters · 1968

San Jacinto veteran, went on Somervell Expedition. Loyal to former general Sam Houston, did not sign Oath of Allegiance to the Confederate States at Oakville, July 4, 1861. Capt. 29th Brig. T.S.M., Provost Marshall,…

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Brummett Cemetery · 2007

Between Old Laredo Road and Fort Ewell Road, in a locality accessible to the pioneers, this cemetery was in use by 1860, as shown by gravestone of Elijah Ross, aged two. The burial ground was deeded to the public by…

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