Bryan in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Town of Boonville
Photographed by James Hulse, April 3, 2021
1. Site of the Town of Boonville Marker
Established in 1841 as the county seat of Navasota County by John Millican, John H. Jones, J. Ferguson, E. Seale, and Mordecai Boon whose name it bears The name of the county was changed to Brazos in 1842 Boonville flourished until 1866 when Bryan was established on the railroad
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8665.)
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 1841.
Location. 30° 40.322′ N, 96° 19.845′ W. Marker is in Bryan, Texas, in Brazos County. It is on Boonville Road (Farm to Market Road 158) 0.1 miles east of Austins Colony Parkway, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in the south central section of the Boonville Heritage Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2421 Boonville Road, Bryan TX 77802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stagecoach Travel (here, next to this marker); Men of Vision (a few steps from this marker); Brazos County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); The Old Boonville School Play Yard (a few
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Photographed by James Hulse, April 3, 2021
2. Site of the Town of Boonville Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, April 3, 2021
3. Site of the Town of Boonville Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
