Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
General Sam Houston
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 11, 2018
1. General Sam Houston Marker
General Sam Houston
was baptized by
Rufus C. Burleson,
Baptist minister and
president of Baylor University,
November 19, 1854
in Rocky Creek
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8421.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1854.
Location. 30° 18.967′ N, 96° 20.812′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 50 and Sam Houston Road (County Road 69), on the right when traveling north on Road 50. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baylor University for Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); Baylor University (within shouting distance of this marker); Tryon Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 11, 2018
2. General Sam Houston Marker Area
this page online
Also see . . . Houston, Sam. from the Handbook of Texas Online (Submitted on June 13, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
