Brookshire in Waller County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Captain Nathen Brookshire
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 23, 2020
1. Captain Nathen Brookshire Marker
and capture of Bexar, December
5th to 10th, 1835. A Captain in
the Texas Army, 1836. Born in
Tennessee, 1793. Died Jan. 10, 1853
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9375.)
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° 47.108′ N, 95° 57.139′ W. Marker is in Brookshire, Texas, in Waller County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Street and Velasco Street, on the right when traveling east on 5th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3923 5th Street, Brookshire TX 77423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Donigan House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Church of Brookshire (about 800 feet away); Kellner Townsite (approx. one mile away); Texas Western Narrow Gauge Depot (approx. 3.6 miles away); James Tarrant Pattison Homesite (approx. 3.7 miles away); Stacye Ann Marlin Morgan (approx. 4.2 miles away);
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Also see . . . Brookshire, Nathen - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 27, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 23, 2020
2. Captain Nathen Brookshire Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
