West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Officials of the Republic
President Sam Houston - Vice President Mirabeau B. Lamar - Secretary of State Stephen F. Austin - Secretary of Treasury Henry Smith - Attorney General James Pinckney Henderson - Secretary of War Thomas J. Rusk - Secretary of Navy Samuel Rhoads Fisher
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 29° 8.681′ N, 95° 38.856′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is at the intersection of East Brazos Avenue (State Highway 35) and North 17th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Brazos Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Columbia TX 77486, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Members of the House of Representatives (here, next to this marker); The Capitol Buildings (here, next to this marker); Problems Facing the New Republic (here, next to this marker); Members of the Senate (here, next to this marker); Sam Houston, First President of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); Columbia - The First Capital of The Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Selection of Columbia (a few steps from this marker); The Runaway Scrape (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
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 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.