West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Telegraph and Texas Register
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
1. Telegraph and Texas Register Marker
The fact that the Telegraph and Texas Register was operating in Columbia following the revolution helped in Burnett's selection of Columbia as the location for the meeting of Congress on October 3, 1836. The newspaper became the voice of the new republic. Established on October 10, 1835 at San Felipe de Austin, its publishers, Joseph Baker and brothers Gail Borden, Jr. and Thomas H. Borden, were forced out of town by Santa Anna's advancing army on March 24, 1836. Reestablished in Harrisburg, the paper was back in business. On April 14, the Mexicans seized the presses and threw them in Buffalo Bayou. In the summer of 1836, Gail Borden obtained a new press from Cincinnati, Ohio and resumed publication in Columbia. The newspaper's first issue from Columbia contained a copy of the constitution. By the end of October 1836, the newspaper had 700 subscribers. On April 11, 1837 the newspaper was moved aboard the Yellowstone to Houston, the republic's new capital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1836.
Location. 29° 8.677′ N, 95° 38.844′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is at the intersection of East Brazos Avenue (Texas Route 35) and North 17th Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Accomplishments of the First Congress (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); Members of the Senate (a few steps from this marker); Officials of the Republic (a few steps from this marker); The Capitol Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbia in 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker); Masons of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
2. Telegraph and Texas Register Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
3. Telegraph and Texas Register Marker, on the right
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
4. Telegraph and Texas Register Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on January 29, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 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.
