Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Kirby Allen
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. John Kirby Allen Marker Front
John K. Allen was a member of the first Congress of the Republic (1836-1837) from Nacogdoches County. He and his brother, Augustus C. Allen, on August 25, 1836 purchased a league of land from Mrs. T. F. L. Parrott for five thousand dollars, on which on August 30, 1836 they founded the town of Houston named in honor of the hero of San Jacinto.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10594.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.466′ N, 95° 22.76′ 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 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. George Allen (here, next to this marker); John R. Reid (a few steps from this marker); John W. Moore (a few
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More about this marker. It appears as though the date on the back of the marker given as the founding date for the City of Houston was originally engraved as August 29, 1836 and was later changed to August 30, 1836. August 30 is the date recognized by the City of Houston as its founding date.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers Associated with the Allen Brothers
Also see . . . Allen, John Kirby - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. John Kirby Allen Marker Rear
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
3. Allen Family Plot
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
4. Gravemarker of Rowland and Sally (Chapman) Allen
Parents of Augustus C., John K., and George Allen (all of whom are the subject of historical markers in this cemetery).
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 261 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
