Dr. Robert Anderson Irion

Historical marker location:

196 N. Lanana St., Nacogdoches, Texas

( Oak Grove Cemetery)

Marker installed: 1929

IRION

Dr. Robert Anderson Irion

Born in Paris Tenn., July 7, 1806

Died at Nacogdoches Tex., Mar. 2, 1861

Married Ann Raquet Mar. 20, 1810

Born in Philadelphia Pa. Jan. 25, 1819

Died at Overton Tex. Nov. 7, 1883

Senator in the First Congress of the Republic 1836-1837

Secretary of State 1837-1838

Erected by the State of Texas 1929.