Historical Marker
Isaac Lafayette Hill
Historical marker location:
Round Top, Texas
( from Round Top, take FM 239 W about 3 miles then go northwest on Hill Rd. 1 mile to cemetery.)
Marker installed: 1971
Born in Jasper County, Georgia. Moved to Texas in 1835. Taught school at Coles settlement.
In Texas revolution served as 3rd corporal, Co. D, 1st regiment. Piloted ferry for Texas army at San Felipe during General San Houston's retreat, in 1836. Fought under Houston at the victorious Battle of San Jacinto same year.
Later lived in San Felipe and on his land grant near Round Top. Was senator from Fayette County in State Legislature, 1853-1857.