Lakeview Heights in Lynchburg in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lynch's Ferry
Nathaniel Lynch
one of Austin's first colonists
on land granted August 19, 1824.
Granted exclusive privilege to
operate ferry at this point
January 1, 1830, by Ayuntamiento
of San Felipe. Now known as
Lynchburg Ferry.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 10722.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1830.
Location. 29° 47.37′ N, 95° 3.465′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Lakeview Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Independence Parkway and Decker Drive (State Highway 330 Spur), on the right when traveling north on Independence Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7735 Decker Drive, Baytown TX 77520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakland (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hannah Este Burnet (approx. 1.6 miles away); Sampson Masonic Lodge No. 231 A. F. & A. M. (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lynchburg Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); Lynchburg Town Ferry (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Lynch's Ferry (approx. 2.4 miles away); Lorenzo de Zavala (approx. 2.8 miles away); Sherman's Advance (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
Also see . . . Lynch's Ferry - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.