Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nicholas D. Labadie
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018
1. Nicholas D. Labadie Marker
Nicholas Descomps Labadie was born in Canada in 1802. In Missouri, he trained for the priesthood and later changed to the study of medicine. In 1831, he moved to Texas, serving as post surgeon at Anahuac. He served in the Second Regiment of Texas Volunteers as surgeon and infantryman during the Texas Revolution and, at San Jacinto, interpreted Santa Anna's surrender to Sam Houston. He moved his family to Galveston and became a prominent physician and business leader. He was a strong supporter of the first local Catholic Church and the charity hospital. After long service to Galveston and Texas, he died of pneumonia in 1867.Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12908.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 17.6′ N, 94° 48.779′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is on Avenue K east of 43rd Street, on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Catherine Isabel Cox Sherman (here, next to this marker); Michel B. Menard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Warren D. C. Hall (about 300 feet away); Lent Munson Hitchcock (about 300 feet away); Levi Charles Meyers Harby (about 300 feet away); Henry Journeay (about 300 feet away); Lt. Commander Edward Lea (about 300 feet away); Bernard Moore Temple (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.
Also see . . . Labadie, Nicholas Descomps - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on December 17, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018
2. Nicholas D. Labadie Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018
3. Nicholas D. Labadie Grave Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
