Margaret M. Lea Houston
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.
30.3199° N, 96.3467° W
Where to Find It
Intersection with FM 50 and FM 390, NE corner, Independence.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi S Houston-Lea Family Cemetery Independence
- <0.1 mi E Old Baptist Church Independence
- <0.1 mi W The Nancy Lea Bell Independence
- 0.1 mi SE Margaret Lea Houston Home Independence
- 0.1 mi E Site of Independence School Independence
- 0.1 mi E Site of Mustering of a Unit of Hood's Texas Brigade, C.S.A. Independence