West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Accomplishments of the First Congress
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
1. Accomplishments of the First Congress Marker
Ratified the constitution
Appointed committees
Provided for protection from Indians
Provided for the army and navy
Created the judicial branch
Created the postal department
Created the land office
Established a financial system
Adopted an official flag and seal
Defined the boundaries of the republic
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 8.676′ N, 95° 38.842′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. It 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.
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: Telegraph and Texas Register (here, next to this marker); First Capitol of the Republic of Texas (here, next to this marker); Columbia - The First Capital of The Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Columbia in 1836 (a few steps from this marker); Masons of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Members of the Senate
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Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
2. Accomplishments of the First Congress Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
3. Accomplishments of the First Congress Marker, on the left
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
4. Accomplishments of the First Congress 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 275 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 4. submitted on January 13, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
