Historical Marker
Colonel Nathaniel Benton
Historical marker location:
Seguin, Texas
( in a small cemetery on the west side of Seguin. From US 90A turn north onto Prexy Drive, continue about 1/4 mile to marker.)
Marker installed: 1936
Col. Nathaniel Benton, born in Tennessee 1814, came to Texas in 1835, served in the army, 1836, Texas Ranger, 1858, Confederate Officer, 1861, died in 1872. His wife, Jane Harris Benton, born in 1836, died in 1862.
1936.
The Battle of San Jacinto fought on April 21, 1836, was the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution, and led to the capture of Santa Anna and the end of the conflict.