Brenham in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Washington Petty
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 11, 2018
1. George Washington Petty Marker
Born in Tennessee
April 7, 1812
Died July 27, 1901
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8412.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1812.
Location. 30° 9.33′ N, 96° 24.525′ W. Marker is in Brenham, Texas, in Washington County. Memorial can be reached from Prairie Lea Street. Marker is in the Prairie Lea Cemetery, on the left when heading west on the road entering from Prairie Lea Street halfway between the flagpole and the gazebo. 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. Moses Baine (a few steps from this marker); Prairie Lea Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mills Roberson “Burney” Parker (about 300 feet away); Blinn College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brenham Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Hogan Funeral Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brenham.
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Also see . . . Petty, George Washington. (Submitted on June 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.)
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 11, 2018
2. George Washington Petty Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
