William Barnett Hardin
Republic of Texas Soldier (April 20, 1806 - July 28, 1885). Born in Tennessee. Came to Texas in 1826; established plantation near Moscow as first permanent white settler in the area. Was first lieutenant in Texas War for Independence. Wounded in Battle of San Antonio, Dec. 1835. For service, received a 640-acre Republic of Texas land grant signed by President Sam Houston. Moved to new plantation near Livingston in 1855. Farmed and helped survey first county roads.
30.9116° N, 94.8934° W
Where to Find It
Holhousen Cemetery on FM 350, 4 miles W of Moscow
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Near Boyhood Home of John Wesley Hardin Moscow
- 0.7 mi W Augustus Darby Home Moscow
- 3.9 mi E E. C. Matthews Home Moscow
- 3.9 mi E Moscow Male and Female Academy Moscow
- 3.9 mi E Moscow Moscow
- 4 mi E First Baptist Church Moscow