Crosby Townsite in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Humphrey and Sarah Merriman Jackson

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021

1. Humphrey and Sarah Merriman Jackson Marker

Inscription. Humphrey Jackson (1784-1833), Sarah Merriman Jackson (1796-1823), and their family came to Texas as members of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300" colony in 1823 and settled east of the San Jacinto River. Jackson's land grant opened up the San Jacinto District and expanded the perimeter of Austin's grant, providing an additional area for Anglo settlement. Sarah was mother to four children and died one year after settling in Texas. Humphrey and Sarah Jackson are buried nearby. The zinc marker at their grave site was built by the Monumental Bronze Works of Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10707.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 29° 54.485′ N, 95° 4.084′ W. Marker is in Crosby, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Crosby Townsite. Marker is on 4th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 4th Street, Crosby TX 77532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Humphrey Jackson (approx. 1.7 miles away); Harrison Barrett (approx. 2.2 miles away); White Cemetery

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(approx. 3.7 miles away); Sampson Masonic Lodge No. 231 A. F. & A. M. (approx. 6.6 miles away); Lynch's Ferry (approx. 8.2 miles away); Oakland (approx. 8.3 miles away); Hannah Este Burnet (approx. 9.6 miles away); Lynchburg Cemetery (approx. 9.7 miles away).

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Also see . . . Jackson, Humphrey - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021

2. Humphrey and Sarah Merriman Jackson Marker

Cemetery containing Humphrey and Sarah Jackson grave is visible near the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.