Historical Marker
Robert M. Love
Historical marker location:
Off FM 171, Tehuacana Cemetery, Tehuacana, Texas
( Off FM 171, N. of Mexia in Tehuacana Cemetery, Love family plot, Tehuacana)
Marker installed: 1967
One of armed men who helped seat 14th State Legislature in 1873 when incumbent Gov. E. J. Davis contested Richard Coke's election.
A member of the Confederate army, he fought throughout the Civil War in Ross' brigade. Became Limestone County deputy sheriff, 1872; elected sheriff, 1884. President, Texas Sheriff's Association for 5 years. Also served as U. S. Marshall. Elected state comptroller and served 1901 to 1903.
Recorded, 1967.