Washington in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

George Campbell Childress

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 3, 2019

1. George Campbell Childress Marker Front

Inscription. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, January 8, 1804. Died in Galveston, Texas, October 6, 1841. Before coming to Texas in December 1835, he assisted in raising funds and securing volunteers for the Army of Texas. Delegate from the Municipality of Milam to the Constitutional Convention held here from March 1 to 17, 1836. Chairman of the Committee of Five which drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence. Appointed by President Burnet March 19, 1836, agent of Texas at Washington to secure the recognition of the sovereignty and independence of Texas by the United States.

Erected by the State of Texas 1936 with funds appropriated by the Federal Government to commemorate one hundred years of Texas Independence.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 8323.)

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 March 1, 1836.

Location. 30° 19.541′ N, 96° 9.285′ W. Marker is in Washington, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is on Park Road 12, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in front of Visitor Services Complex at Washington-on-the-Brazos State

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Historic Site, near the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23400 Park Road 12, Washington TX 77880, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington County (a few steps from this marker); Washington-on-the-Brazos (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Heart of the Home (about 500 feet away); Birth of a Republic (about 600 feet away); Andrew Robinson, Sr. (about 600 feet away); Here a Nation was Born (about 600 feet away); Little Town on the River (about 700 feet away); "Gus" (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

Also see . . . Childress, George Campbell - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

George Campbell Childress Marker Rear image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 3, 2019

2. George Campbell Childress Marker Rear

The view of the entrance to the historical park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, February 25, 2023

3. The view of the entrance to the historical park and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 3. submitted on February 27, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.