Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John R. Reid
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. John R. Reid Marker
Supreme Court, 1839. A
member of the Congress
of the Republic, 1840-1841.
Died in Houston, December 25
1841, and was buried under
the auspices of Holland
(Masonic) Lodge No. 1
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10753.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.464′ N, 95° 22.755′ 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.
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: James Collinsworth (here, next to this marker); George Allen (a few steps from this marker); John Kirby Allen (a few steps from this marker); Archibald S. Lewis (a few steps from this marker); David Porter Richardson
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. John R. Reid Marker
There are several markers visible in this photo. The John R. Reid marker is to the right of the photo at mid-distance, facing sideways.
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 350 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
