Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Collinsworth
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. James Collinsworth Marker Front
Delegate to the Consultation held at San Felipe, 1835. Signer, from Brazoria municipality, of the Texas Declaration of Independence. "Bore himself as a chief" at San Jacinto. Secretary of State, 1836. Senator in the Congress of Texas, 1836. First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. A county in Texas was named in his honor.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10634.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.465′ N, 95° 22.75′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. It is on West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east. 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.
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Regionally, this marker is 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, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Porter Richardson (here, next to this marker); John R. Reid (here, next to this marker); Archibald S. Lewis (a few steps from this marker); John Kirby Allen (a few steps from this marker); George Allen (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Lamar (a few steps from this marker); John Austin Wharton (a few steps from this marker); Augustus Chapman Allen (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . Collinsworth, James - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. James Collinsworth Marker Rear
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
3. James Collinsworth Marker
There are several markers visible in this photo. The James Collinsworth marker is at the far right of the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
