Historical Marker
Margaret M. Lea Houston
Historical marker location:
Independence, Texas
( Intersection with FM 50 and FM 390, NE corner, Independence.)
Marker installed: 1965
Margaret Moffette Lea wife of Gen Sam Houston; April 11, 1819 - Dec. 3, 1867; and her mother Nancy Moffette Lea; May 1, 1780 - Feb. 7, 1864; women of character, culture and staunch devotion to their families and church, each in her own way greatly influenced the career of Sam Houston and the course of Texas history.