Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John W. Moore
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. John W. Moore Marker
1832. Member of the Consul-
tation at San Felipe in 1835.
Signer of the Declaration of
Independence, 1836. First
sheriff of Harris County, 1837
to 1840. City alderman in
Houston, 1840. Married to
Eliza Belnap, February 2, 1839
Died in Houston, 1846
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10737.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 45.46′ N, 95° 22.766′ 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Allen (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Ehlinger (a few steps from this marker); John Kirby Allen (a few steps from this marker); Robert Barr (a few steps from this marker); John R. Reid (a few steps from this marker); John Viven (a few steps from this marker); John Austin Wharton (a few steps from this marker); David Grieves (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . Moore, John W. - 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. John W. Moore Marker
Marker is visible just to the left of the tree, in the far distance of the photo near the rear fence. It is facing away from the camera.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 411 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
