Did destiny lead Catherine, a young girl barely a teenager, to embark on a solitary horseback ride through the Texas wilderness? She was just a child, yet the weight of her family’s safety rested on her young shoulders. Right here, near the unassuming yet poignant Lockwood Cemetery Plaque, her story intertwines with the history of Texas. Catherine’s father, Gordon C. Jennings, was a respected settler who arrived in Texas with his family in 1833 as part of Stephen F. Austin’s “Little Colony”. Tragically, he became the oldest defender to fall at the Alamo, leaving his family vulnerable in a turbulent time. When Mexican troops threatened their settlement, Catherine, or “Katie” as she was fondly called, bravely rode out to warn their neighbors. This act of courage, “The Ride of Katie Jennings”, became a testament to the spirit of early Texans. Katie later married Sylvester Lockwood. The Lockwood Cemetery, marked by this plaque, stands as a tribute to their legacy and the generations that followed. It holds the stories of those who built their lives on the edge of a new frontier. The earliest recorded burial here is their granddaughter, L.L. Lockwood, a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life in those early days. As you stand here, envision Catherine’s courageous ride, a young girl’s determination echoing across the plains, her legacy forever etched in the heart of Texas.
Addcox House Plaque
But that’s not all that makes Addcox House special. It also has an enchanting wraparound porch with arched brick supports.