Freeport in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, February 26, 2021

1. Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco Marker

Inscription.

Landing place of the "Lively"
First vessel bringing immigrants to Austin's colony in 1821. There the Battle of Velasco, between Texas colonists and Mexican troops, was fought June 26, 1832. A treaty of peace between Texas and Mexico was signed there May 14, 1836, by Presidents David G. Burnet and Antonio López de Santa Anna but was never ratified by Mexico.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9606.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 28° 58.031′ N, 95° 22.401′ W. Marker is in Freeport, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is at the intersection of Skinner Street and North Avenue B, on the left when traveling north on Skinner Street. The marker is located on the lawn of the Velasco Community House. Facing the building, the marker is to the left under the shade of a Live Oak tree. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Skinner Street, Freeport TX 77541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freeport Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice - World War I - World War II - Korean Conflict

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Colonel Robert M. Coleman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Town of Old Velasco (approx. 0.6 miles away); Velasco Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Velasco Lodge No. 757, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Velasco Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Schuster House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, February 26, 2021

2. Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco Marker

Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco Marker on the lawn of Velasco Community House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, February 26, 2021

3. Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco Marker on the lawn of Velasco Community House

The Velasco Community House with the marker on the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, February 26, 2021

4. The Velasco Community House with the marker on the left

Article in Brazosport Facts newspaper, 2-Feb-1956 image. Click for full size.

5. Article in Brazosport Facts newspaper, 2-Feb-1956

Indicating that monument's location was at South Fourth Street and Avenue D until 1956, before moving to the current location.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 26, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. 5. submitted on May 27, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.