Beaumont in Jefferson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Henry Millard
After his partner's death in 1833 and his wife's death in 1834, Millard migrated to Texas in 1835. with his new partner, J. P. Pulsifer, he bought land along the Neches River between the settlements of Santa Anna and Tevis Bluff. He laid out a townsite and named it Beaumont, his wife's maiden name.
Embracing the political life of his new homeland, Millard served as a delegate to the Consultation of 1835 and, as a Lt. Colonel in the Texas Army, commanded infantry at the Battle of San Jacinto. He later served as chief justice, alderman, and justice of the peace in Beaumont and Jefferson County, as well as tax assessor in Galveston after his move there in 1842. He died in Galveston in August 1844 and was buried there in the Episcopal Cemetery.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10544.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 30° 4.867′ N, 94° 5.745′ W. Marker is in Beaumont, Texas, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the plaza between the Beaumont Public Library and the Julie Rogers Theater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Pearl Street, Beaumont TX 77701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William G. "Bill" Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Beaumont (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tyrrell Public Library (about 400 feet away); Jefferson Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); First National Bank Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Port of Beaumont (approx. ¼ mile away); Noah Tevis (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaumont.
Also see . . . Millard, Henry - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on June 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
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