Jesse L. McCrocklin

McCrocklin was among the county's first claimants: his league of June 18, 1835, was one of only four the Mexican government granted in what is now Blanco County. He had married Isabella Harris at Owensboro, Kentucky, in 1830 and came to Washington County in 1833. John G. Johnson's Handbook entry has him serving from October to December 1835, then in Company H of the First Regiment of Texas volunteers, left ill at Harrisburg during the battle of San Jacinto and discharged on May 3, 1836. In 1842 he was a colonel of militia on the Somervell expedition.

What the plaque says

Jesse L. McCrocklin (November 8, 1800-March 22, 1888) Born in Kentucky. Moved to Texas in 1833. In Texas Revolution he fought in Siege of Bexar (1835) and Battle of San Jacinto (1836). In 1842 took part in Somervell Expedition against Mexico. Resided at Washington-on-the Brazos, present Kendall County; finally settled on his land grant in Blanco County. Worked as stock raiser, farmer, and blacksmith. Was member of the Masonic Order. Married Isabella Harris (1812-1902). They had four or more children. Recorded - 1972

Where it stands

Worth the stop nearby

• Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park — 13 mi
  The Johnson City district of the national park: the Victorian house where Lyndon Johnson grew up, and the stone barns his grandfather built in the Johnson Settlement.
• Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site — 16 mi
  A state park on the Pedernales opposite the LBJ Ranch, with a working Texas-German farm kept as it was around the First World War and the permit desk for the ranch tour.
• Pedernales Falls State Park — 18 mi
  The Pedernales stepping down over layered limestone east of Johnson City, a river that can turn from a placid stream to a torrent in minutes.
• Luckenbach — 21 mi
  A store, saloon and dance hall on Grape Creek that a humorist bought in 1971, declared a free state of mind, and turned into a pilgrimage for Texas music.

More markers nearby

• Amenthal — 0.4 mi
• First Baptist Church of Blanco — 0.9 mi
• Blanco High School — 0.9 mi
• Mt. Horeb Baptist Church — 6.8 mi