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

Inscription. Born in Tennessee, 1806. Drowned in Galveston, July 11, 1839, and his remains brought by boat up Buffalo Bayou to Houston. His remains interred in this cemetery under the auspices of Temple Lodge No. 4. First Masonic funeral ever held in Texas

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. Marker is on West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the Founders Memorial Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 1217 West Dallas Street, Houston TX 77019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 Humble, Texas.)

James Collinsworth Marker Rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019

2. James Collinsworth Marker Rear

James Collinsworth Marker image. Click for full size.

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 Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.