Weimar in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John Pettit Borden
(December 30, 1812 - November 12, 1890)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2020
1. John Pettit Borden Marker
Born in New York. Moved to Texas 1829. Settled in Stephen F. Austin's second colony in 1832.
In Texas Revolution, fought at Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Helped lay out town of Houston same year. At 24 became first Commissioner of Texas General Land Office. Later practiced Law and served as County Judge. He was a surveyor before moving, in 1866, to Harvey's Creek (4 mi. E).
Married twice. Had 9 children by second wife Mary (Hatch).
Recorded 1969
Erected 1969 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 459.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 29° 42.01′ N, 96° 47.6′ W. Marker is in Weimar, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker can be reached from Odd Fellows Cemetery Road, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 90. The marker is located in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery near the south central section of the cemetery about 30 feet off the Odd Fellows Cemetery road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weimar TX 78962, 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. Weimar Masonic Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holman-Seifert Homestead (approx.
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Also see . . .
1. John Pettit Borden. He came to Texas with other family members in December 1829, and he received 1,102 acres on November 20, 1832, in Stephen F. Austin's second colony, located on the Colorado River in the area that later became Wharton County. Source: The Handbook of Texas (Submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. John Pettit Borden - Texas Independence Biography. San Jactino Museum of History (Submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2020
2. The John Pettit Borden Marker and tombstone
Photographed By James Hulse, December 20, 2020
3. The view of the John Pettit Borden Marker and tombstone looking toward the north.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
