Duval County
Historical marker location:
400 East Gravis Avenue, San Diego, Texas
( on steps of courthouse in San Diego)
Marker installed: 1936
Created February 1, 1858, organized November 7, 1876. Named in honor of Burr H. Duval, 1809-1836. Captain of a company of Fannin's command at Goliad. Murdered after the surrender March 27, 1836. San Diego, the county seat
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