West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sam Houston, First President of the Republic
1793-1863
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
1. Sam Houston, First President of the Republic Marker
In the August 9, 1836 issue of the Telegraph and Texas Register, Stephen F. Austin, Henry Smith and Branch T. Archer were listed as candidates for the office of president of the new republic. Archer later withdrew and threw his support to Austin. On August 20, 600 persons met at Columbia and nominated General Sam Houston. Houston received 5,119 of the 6,500 votes cast in the September 5th election. In addition, the citizens of Texas ratified the constitution and overwhelmingly approved annexation. Four- teen senators and thirty-one representatives were selected and began their duties on October 3, 1836 in Columbia. On October 22, 1836 "at four o'clock this day,” Sam Houston was sworn in. Ending his stirring speech with great emotion, he unbuckled his sword and declared:
"I have worn it with humble pretensions, in defense of my
country, and should the danger of my country again call
for my services, I expect to resume it and respond to that
call, if needful, with my blood and my life."
In memory of Holmes Ellisor and Weldon Foreman
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is August 9, 1836.
Location. 29° 8.681′ N, 95° 38.861′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria
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Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Problems Facing the New Republic (here, next to this marker); Selection of Columbia (here, next to this marker); The Runaway Scrape (here, next to this marker); Members of the House of Representatives (here, next to this marker); The Capitol Buildings (here, next to this marker); General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna (here, next to this marker); Columbia's Role in the Discontent (here, next to this marker); Officials of the Republic (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
2. Sam Houston, First President of the Republic Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
3. Sam Houston, First President of the Republic Marker, to the near right
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
4. Sam Houston, First President of the Republic Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
