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

Don Carlos Barrett

Photographed By Chris Kneupper

1. Don Carlos Barrett Marker

Inscription.

A member of the General Council of the provisional government of Texas and by that body elected Judge Advocate General of the army with the rank of Colonel, 1835
Born in Vermont June 22, 1788
Died in Texas May 19, 1838

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9525.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 29° 3.284′ N, 95° 33.797′ W. Marker is in Brazoria, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is on China Street south of Camp Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is at the grave inside the Old Brazoria Cemetery, and is reached most easily by passing through the gate on China 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Sofie Deligath Herzog (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brazoria Townsite (about 400 feet away); Site of the Home of John Austin

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Jane Long's Tavern (approx. 0.2 miles away); Masonic Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Masonic Oak (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brazoria Bridge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brazoria.

Also see . . . Don Carlos Barrett entry at Handbook of Texas. (Submitted on May 6, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas.)

Photographed By Chris Kneupper

2. Don Carlos Barrett Marker

A nearby tablet seen on the right gate post off China Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris Kneupper

3. A nearby tablet seen on the right gate post off China Street

In loving memory of Nannie M. Stringfellow and Alice Delaney this fence erected to enclose the Old Cemetery
Brazoria A.D. 1971

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.