Martha Adams Runnels
(March 26, 1836 - July 19, 1907) A first lady of Texas. Wife of H. W. Runnels, member of legislature 1857-59. During these years she and husband lived in Governor's Mansion, where she was the official hostess for her bachelor brother-in-law, Gov. Hardin Richard Runnels. Recorded - 1969 Incise on base: Erected by Lone Star Chapter Daughters of American Revolution and Bowie County Historical Survey Committee.
33.4130° N, 94.0549° W
Where to Find It
Rose Hill Cemetery, on Lelia St.
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi NE Francis Marion Henry Texarkana
- 0.1 mi N Rose Hill Cemetery Texarkana
- 0.4 mi SW Dr. A. H. A. and Ruby Jones House Texarkana
- 0.6 mi N Whitaker House Texarkana
- 0.7 mi NE The Jamison Building Texarkana
- 0.8 mi NE Saenger Theatre Texarkana