Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

David Ayers

(August 10, 1793-October 25, 1881)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018

1. David Ayers Marker

Inscription. A veteran of the War of 1812, David Ayers brought his family to Texas in 1833. On behalf of the American Bible Society, they distributed bibles to new settlers. Settling first in San Patricio, Ayers moved to Washington County, where he became a friend to many leaders of the Texas Revolution. When William B. Travis went to the Alamo, he left his son, Charles, in Ayers' care. During the Runaway Scrape Ayers led many families to safety. In 1847 he moved his family to Galveston, where he became a successful business, civic, and religious leader.

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 29° 17.666′ N, 94° 48.733′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from Avenue K west of 40th Street. Marker is located in Galveston's Old City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4002 Avenue K, Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wilbur Cherry (a few steps from this marker); Bernard Moore Temple (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Warren D. C. Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Journeay (about 300 feet away); Major John M. Allen (about 300 feet away); Captain William S. Fisher (about 300 feet away); George Campbell Childress (about 400 feet away); Lt. Commander Edward Lea (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galveston.

Also see . . . Ayers, David - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on December 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, December 16, 2018

2. David Ayers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 655 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.