Oakland Estates in Lynchburg in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Oakland

One mile south to the site of

Photographed By Brian Anderson, March 14, 2021

1. Oakland Marker

Inscription. Home of David G. Burnet (1788-1870). First President of the Republic of Texas. To Oakland he brought his bride in 1831 and there they and their son William wrested a livelihood from the soil.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10743.)

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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 29° 47.335′ N, 95° 2.895′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Oakland Estates. Marker is on Decker Drive (State Highway 330 Spur), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7403 Decker Drive, Baytown TX 77520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lynch's Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hannah Este Burnet (approx. 1.3 miles away); Sampson Masonic Lodge No. 231 A. F. & A. M. (approx. 1.8 miles away); Lynchburg Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Lynchburg Town Ferry (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Lynch's Ferry (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lorenzo de Zavala

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(approx. 3.2 miles away); Sherman's Advance (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Also see . . . Burnet, David Gouverneur (1788–1870) - 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. Oakland 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 156 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.