One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is located at the burial site of Captain William S. Fisher. The marker was erected in 1936 by the Texas Historical Commission.
Inscribed
“Born in Virginia. Captain of a company at San Jacinto, 1836 and in command of the Mier Expedition, 1842. Died in Galveston in 1845.”
“Erected 1936 by the State of Texas.”
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