Angleton in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
1895 Brazoria County Courthouse Column
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
1. 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse Column Marker
This stone is an original column from the 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse located in Brazoria, Texas.
Column donated by Mr. A. T. "Tom" Covert in memory of his beloved wife Georgia
City of Angleton Centennial Time Capsule
1892 - 1992
Placed May 15, 1992
To be opened May 15, 2042
Erected 1992 by City of Angleton, Texas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 29° 10.126′ N, 95° 25.914′ W. Marker is in Angleton, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is on North Velasco Street, on the right when traveling north. This marker sits on the west lawn of the Brazoria County Courthouse, very near and parallel to the sidewalk along North Velasco Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Angleton TX 77515, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Robert J. Calder (here, next to this marker); The Brazos Lighthouse (a few steps from this marker); Brazoria County Ring Of Honor (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Brazoria County Courthouse (within shouting
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Photographed by Chris Kneupper
2. 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse Column Marker
This view of the marker is of the east side.
Photographed by Chris Kneupper
3. 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse Column Marker
This overall view is towards current Brazoria County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
