Robert Starke Armistead
(November 5, 1800 - June 14, 1866) A native of North Carolina, Robert Starke Armistead moved with his family to Alabama in 1818. He married Ann Sylvesta Carney in 1826 and they came to Texas in 1835. Armistead served in the Republic of Texas army in 1836 and with forces defending San Antonio during the Vasquez invasion in 1842. He was a charter trustee of Baylor University in 1845. Settling in Washington County, the Armisteads operated a large agricultural enterprise and in 1863 adopted a daughter, Sallie. Robert and Ann are buried nearby in a family cemetery on land once a part of their farm. (1990)
30.2402° N, 96.4426° W
Where to Find It
SH 36, NE side of the road between Kessel Ln. and Jungle Ln., about 6.1 mi. NW of Brenham. See also 1990 marker placed at Robert Starke Armistead's grave about 350 feet NE (Atlas record 5507015329).
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Robert Starke Armistead Brenham
- 1.9 mi NW St. Peter's Lutheran Church Brenham
- 1.9 mi NW Birthplace of Hedwig T. Kniker Brenham
- 2 mi NW Thomas Affleck Brenham
- 2 mi W Gideon Lincecum Brenham
- 2.2 mi SW Mount Vernon Mount Vernon