Historical Marker
John "Jack" Coker
Historical marker location:
231 E. North Loop Rd, San Antonio, Texas
( SE corner of Coker Cemetery, at Coker United Methodist Church)
Marker installed: 1968
(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).