April 11, 1819 - December 3, 1867
Margaret Moffette Lea was born on her family's farm in Pleasant Valley, near Marion, Alabama. She graduated from Judson Female Institute in Marion in 1837, and in 1839 she met General Sam Houston. Houston, who had completed his term as the first president of the Republic of Texas, was visiting Alabama for business ventures. Despite their 26-year age difference, the two married in 1840. During their marriage, Margaret was successful in curbing the general's use of alcohol and encouraging him to become a dedicated church member.HM Number | HMEK1 |
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Marker Number | 14506 |
Year Placed | 2008 |
Placed By | State Historical Survey Committee |
Marker Condition | No reports yet |
Date Added | Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 10:47pm PDT -07:00 |
UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 15R E 255525 N 3400811 |
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Decimal Degrees | 30.71510000, -95.55288333 |
Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 30° 42.906', W 95° 33.173' |
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 30° 42' 54.36" N, 95° 33' 10.38" W |
Driving Directions | Google Maps |
Area Code(s) | 409, 936 |
Closest Postal Address | At or near 1863 State Hwy 75, Huntsville TX 77340, US |
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