Brazoria in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of John Austin
Photographed By Chris Kneupper
1. Site of the Home of John Austin Marker
Member of Long's Expedition in 1819 · Pioneer Settler in Austin's Colony · Alcalde of Brazoria, 1832 · Commander at the Battle of Velasco · Signer of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions · Died in 1833
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9522.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 29° 3.325′ N, 95° 33.959′ W. Marker is in Brazoria, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is at the intersection of West Velasco Street and Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on West Velasco Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brazoria TX 77422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Brazoria Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Don Carlos Barrett (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Oak (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Masonic Oak (approx. ¼ mile away); Dr. Sofie Deligath Herzog (approx. ¼ mile away); Brazoria Townsite (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Jane Long's Tavern
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Regarding Site of the Home of John Austin. As alcalde of Brazoria, John Austin led the Brazoria contingent of militia in the Anahuac Disturbances of 1832 and a division at the Battle of Velasco. He died in the cholera epidemic in 1833.
Also see . . . John Austin at The Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 11, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas.)
Photographed By Chris Kneupper
2. Site of the Home of John Austin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
