Historical Marker
Samuel Wolfenberger
Historical marker location:
Rockne, Texas
( Wolfenberger Cemetery - from Rockne take CR 2331 .6 mi., cross CR 232 .4 mi. from intersection, barbed wire opening - follow path .8 mi. to cemetery - need 4-wheel)
Marker installed: 1956
Born in Virginia 1804; came to Texas 1831. Died 1860. Fought under Lt. W. J. Russell at Velasco. Participated in the storming and capture of Bexar. Served with Colonel Robert M. Coleman's Rangers in 1836.
His wife, Caroline, born 1806. Died 1873.
Erected by the State of Texas, 1956.