Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Richardson
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. John Richardson Marker
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10755.)
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. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1840.
Location. 29° 45.43′ N, 95° 22.756′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. It is on Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west. 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henry Livingston Thompson (a few steps from this marker); William Daniel Durham (a few steps from this marker); John Cheevers (a few steps from this marker); Moses W. Brigham (a few steps from this marker); William C. Swearingen (a few steps from this marker); William S. Stilwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Fielding G. Secrest (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert W. Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
2. John Richardson Marker
Marker is visible in the middle of the photo, facing sideways.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
