Galveston in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard
1805 - 1856
Photographed By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012
1. Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard Marker
A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Founder of the city of Galveston. Member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas.
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 7530.)
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° 17.493′ N, 94° 48.107′ W. Marker is in Galveston, Texas, in Galveston County. Marker is at the intersection of 33rd Street and Avenue N 1/2, on the right when traveling south on 33rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Galveston TX 77550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Mexican Telegraph Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Galveston Artillery Club (about 600 feet away); Powhatan House (about 800 feet away); Dr. Frederick K. and Lucy Adelaide Fisher House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hagemann-Cobb House
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More about this marker. His middle name is misspelled on the marker. The correct spelling is Branamour.
Regarding Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard. This home is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest surviving residence in Galveston.
Menard was the founder of the City of Galveston. The home passed back and fourth between Menard and the Allen brothers, the founders of Houston, Texas.
Also see . . .
1. Michel B. Menard House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Michel Branamour Menard (1805–1856). Handbook of Texas website entry:
(Submitted on August 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
3. Michael Branamour Menard. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on August 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
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2. Michel Branamour Menard
Photographed By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012
3. Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard Marker
Photographed By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012
4. Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard
Photographed By Jim Evans, July 29, 2012
5. Site of the Home of Michel Branamour Menard
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 75 times this year. Last updated on May 19, 2020, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 2. submitted on July 11, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on May 20, 2020, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2012, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
