Dawson in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Britton Dawson Home

Photographed By James Hulse, January 17, 2023

1. Britton Dawson Home Marker

Inscription. Granted a bounty of Navarro County land for his participation in the Battle of San Jacinto, April 21,1836, cattleman Britton Dawson (1817-1905) settled here in 1847. He occupied a three-room cabin before erecting this two- and-one-half story Greek Revival house in 1858-59. Built of cypress hauled by oxcart from the Texas Gulf Coast, the structure has an unusual suspended gallery on the second floor. A residence for Dawson's large family, it also served as a stage stop. Land for Dawson townsite was donated in 1881 by two of Dawson's sons, Dave and Henry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1977

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11612.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1836.

Location. 31° 53.919′ N, 96° 41.975′ W. Marker is in Dawson, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on County Highway 3170, 0.2 miles Farm to Market Road 709, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the front of the building along the fence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 SW County Road 3170, Dawson TX 76639, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Braniff International Flight 352 (approx. ¼ mile away); Town of Dawson

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Evangelist Lester L. Roloff (approx. 0.9 miles away); Battle Creek Burial Ground (approx. 2.4 miles away); Battle Creek Massacre Memorial Monument (approx. 2.4 miles away); Spring Hill (approx. 3 miles away); Former Site of Liberty Hill Settlement (approx. 3.4 miles away); Younger Cemetery (approx. 5½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawson.

More about this marker. The original house was destroyed by fire some years ago and nothing is left of this historic home. The new building located on the old home site is on private property and there is no public access to the historic site.

Also see . . .
1. Britton Dawson Home. Navarro County Genealogy (Submitted on January 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Britton Dawson - Photos. Find a Grave

"The present town of Dawson, near which the battle of Battle Creek was fought, was named in honor of Britton Dawson, and who was an early settler, moving there from Milam county in 1849. He was a large land owner living in that vicinity when the
Photographed By James Hulse, January 17, 2023

2. The Britton Dawson Home Marker
The building in the photo is not the original historic home.
Cotton Belt Railroad was build through there in 1880. He was of the tall, angular, rugged pioneer type, always a privileged character in any company, possessed a voice commensurate with the size of the broad acres over which he reigned."

(Submitted on January 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Britton Dawson Home Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 17, 2023

3. The view of the Britton Dawson Home Marker from the road

The Dawson family cemetery can be seen behind the red barn in the photo. The marker is located behind the fence and can be seen on the left side of the red barn.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.