Robert M. Love
One of armed men who helped seat 14th State Legislature in 1873 when incumbent Gov. E. J. Davis contested Richard Coke's election. A member of the Confederate army, he fought throughout the Civil War in Ross' brigade. Became Limestone County deputy sheriff, 1872; elected sheriff, 1884. President, Texas Sheriff's Association for 5 years. Also served as U. S. Marshall. Elected state comptroller and served 1901 to 1903. Recorded, 1967
31.7532° N, 96.5457° W
Where to Find It
Off FM 171, N. of Mexia in Tehuacana Cemetery, Love family plot, Tehuacana
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi E Tehuacana Cemetery Tehuacana
- 0.7 mi S Tehuacana Tehuacana
- 0.7 mi S William Rees Tehuacana
- 1.1 mi S One Half Mile North to the Site Once Occupied by Trinity University Tehuacana
- 3.5 mi S Joseph W. Stubenrauch Mexia
- 4.7 mi NE Mrs. Lucy Haggard Longbotham Wortham