Historical Marker

Louis Moore

Historical marker location:
Waco, Texas
( 2.1 mi.No. of intersection of FM 3501 and FM 933, Moore Cemetery is located off Fm 933, Waco (Marker's obleist at rear))
Marker installed: 1989

(May25, 1817-May 13, 1894)

Missouri native Louise Moore moved from Arkansas to Texas about 1834. He received a Mexican land grant and enlisted in the Texas Army in April 1836. He was among the troops who guarded baggage at Harrisburg during the battle of San Jacinto and later served with the Texas Ranger Company which established Fort Fisher. Twice married, he was the father of nine children. In his later years he lived in the Chalk Bluff Community.