Fourth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William C. Swearingen
Velasco, January 28, 1836 on the
schooner Pennsylvania to fight
for the freedom of Texas. A
member of Captain Amasa Turner's
company at San Jacinto. Died in
Houston, December 24, 1839
"Kiss William for me and tell
him Pappy will be there in
the fall and stay with him
and that he must be a good
boy." From a letter Mr.
Swearingen wrote to his
parents in Kentucky
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10785.)
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° 45.435′ N, 95° 22.77′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Fourth Ward. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert W. Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); Henry Livingston Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Jethro Russell Bancroft (a few steps from this marker); John Richardson (a few steps from this marker); David Grieves (a few steps from this marker); Robert Barr (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cheevers (within shouting distance of this marker); William Daniel Durham (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Also see . . . Swearingen, William C. - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.