Near Edna in Jackson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Old Town of Texana

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, September 11, 2020

1. Site of the Old Town of Texana Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1834 by Dr. F. F. Wells personal friend of Stephen F. Austin · County seat of Jackson County from 1835-1883 · Old home of Capt. Clark L. Owen of Civil War fame · Here the following were first organized in Jackson County: Methodist Church in 1838 · Masonic Lodge in 1852 · Presbyterian Church in 1855

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 5237.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 28° 53.916′ N, 96° 35.22′ W. Marker is near Edna, Texas, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Farm to Market Road 3131 and Farm to Market Road 1822, on the right when traveling north. The marker is currently located on the grounds of the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority offices, south of Edna, Texas near the southern end of Lake Texana and Palmetto Bend Dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4631 FM 3131, Edna TX 77957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Camp Independence (approx. 4.6 miles away); La Bauve-Young-Payne Home (approx. 6.4 miles away); Macaroni Station

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(approx. 6½ miles away); Jackson County (approx. 6.6 miles away); Early Jackson County (approx. 6.6 miles away); Jackson County, C.S.A. (approx. 6.6 miles away); Confederates of Jackson County (approx. 6.6 miles away); Brackenridge Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edna.

Also see . . . Texas State Historical Association article on Texana, Texas. (Submitted on September 18, 2020.)

Photographed By Chris Kneupper, September 11, 2020

2. Site of the Old Town of Texana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2020, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2020, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.