Austin
Travis County, Texas
30 15.943' N 97 43.525' W

Text: In memory of Captain J. Grumbles. Born in South Carolina circa 1804. Came to the Rupublic of Texas from Alabama with his wife Caroline in 1837. Settled in Travis County in 1840. Owned land at Barton Springs from 1845 to 1855. Operated a ferry and grist mill on the Colorado River near the mouth of Shoal Creek. An early Texas Ranger. Organized the Grumble's Rangers Mounted Volunteers in 1846 to 1847 and again in 1845 to 1850. Killed in San Saba February 25, 1858.