Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Gammell
Photographed by Brian Anderson, February 10, 2019
1. William Gammell Marker
Fought at San Jacinto
in Captain A. H. Wyly's
company. Died in
Houston, April 10, 1869
and was buried here.
His widow
Jane McDaniel
Gammell
Died November 11, 1908
and was buried in the
Glenwood Cemetery
Later research shows William Gammell (Oct. 18, 1812-Apr. 10, 1869) was buried in the Masonic Cemetery (now Sam Houston Park) on Apr. 11, 1869 and reinterred in the German Society Cemetery (now Washington Cemetery) on Jan. 22, 1900. His wife, Jane McDaniel Gammell (Mar. 28, 1825-Nov. 12, 1908) was interred in the German Society Cemetery on Nov. 13, 1908.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10668.)
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° 45.445′ N, 95° 22.737′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. It is on Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
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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: Major Isaac N. Moreland (a few steps from this marker); Fielding G. Secrest (a few steps from this marker); Jacob Maybee (a few steps from this marker); Augustus Chapman Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Moses W. Brigham (within shouting distance of this marker); Amos B. Edson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cheevers (within shouting distance of this marker); Harvey Homan (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. William Gammell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
