Damon in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Abraham Darst
By James Hulse, October 11, 2020
1. Abraham Darst Marker
Emigrated to Texas from Missouri in 1827 as an Austin Colonist • Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832 • Five of his sons were in the Army of Texas in 1836 • Born May 14, 1786 • Died in December, 1833
Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 9556.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 19.149′ N, 95° 47.128′ W. Marker is in Damon, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker can be reached from County Highway 8 0.1 miles south of Boone 6th Street. The marker is located near the center section of the Damon Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Damon TX 77430, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Edmund Calloway Darst (approx. 3.2 miles away); Samuel Damon (approx. 3.2 miles away); Damon Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Needville Methodist Church Cemetery (approx. 5.9 miles away); W. H. Abrams Well No. 1 (approx. 12.4 miles away); Phillips Family Cemetery
By James Hulse, October 11, 2020
2. Abraham Darst Marker
The marker is on the right in this group of two markers.
Also see . . . Abraham Darst. TSHA Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on October 28, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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