Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major Isaac N. Moreland
in 1834. Storming of Bexar, 1835.
Commanded the artillery at
San Jacinto. Made Major, July
20, 1836. Law partner of David
G. Burnet, 1837. Died June 7, 1840
while Chief Justice of Harris
County. Buried under the
auspices of the Masons and
the Independent Military Com-
panies of Houston
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10736.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.451′ N, 95° 22.733′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. Marker is on Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Gammell (a few steps from this marker); Amos B. Edson (a few steps from this marker); Augustus Chapman Allen (a few steps from this marker); Gravesite of John Kirby Allen (1810-1838) (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Maybee (within shouting distance of this marker); Old San Felipe Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Fielding G. Secrest (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Lamar (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . Moreland, Isaac N. - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.