Historical Marker
Near Homesite of Judge Andrew S. Broaddus
Historical marker location:
Cooks Point, Texas
( NE corner of SH 21 & FM 1362 intersection Cooks Point)
Marker installed: 1971
Noted pioneer leader. Member Virginia House of Delegates (1844-45). Piloted to Texas (1854) a mile-long wagon train of 200 people, who built Salem Baptist Church-- reminder of their Virginia home.
Broaddus debated the Hon.Sam Houston at Waugh Campground (8 Mi. W), 1857. He served in 1861 in Texas Secession Convention; 9th (1861-63) Texas Legislature; 13th Texas Legislature (1873); also on commission to locate and build Texas Agricultural & Mechanical College (now university); judge, 32nd District (1874-75; 1879-80).
Married twice, had 13 children.
(1971).