Col. Lewis Miles Hobbs Washington in Austin, Texas
historical marker
Col. Lewis Miles Hobbs Washington was born on December 2, 1813. He came to Texas around 1835 and participated in the Texas Revolution. He served with Colonel James W. Fannin's staff during the siege of Bexar in December 1835. Washington also served with the Georgia battalion at Refugio and Goliad. During the Republic of Texas, he was appointed to an office in Sam Houston's presidential administration. He spent time in Austin, writing articles for various newspapers. In 1856, Washington traveled to Costa Rica as a correspondent for the New Orleans Picayune. From there, he joined William Walker's expedition in Nicaragua. He was wounded at Castillo Viego on February 19, 1857, captured by Costa Rican forces, and subsequently shot. His body was not recovered. A historical marker honoring Col. Lewis Miles Hobbs Washington was erected in 1983 by the Texas Historical Commission. It is located in Austin, Travis County, in Oakwood Cemetery, where his wife, Rebecca, is buried.