Historical Marker
Erected in Memory of Phillip Nolan
Historical marker location:
Blum, Texas
( from Blum take SH 174 north about 3 miles to marker)
Marker installed: 1965
Born in Ireland; first came to Texas and established residence at Nacogdoches in 1791. When killed, was a resident of Natchez, Miss. Killed near this site, March 21, 1801 by the Spaniards. Was buried here by his Negro slaves Caesar and Robert. Nolan's death aroused a wave of indignation that led to the Independence of Texas.