Hillcrest Circle in Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Lamar's Last Years in Richmond
Photographed By James Hulse, October 24, 2023
1. Lamar's Last Years in Richmond Marker
"Like yon declining sun, my life
Is going down, all calm and mild-
Illumined by an angel wife,
And sweetened by a cherub child."
While living here he compiled a book of poems written throughout his life, titled Verse Memorials, published in 1857. He also collected materials for a proposed history of Texas, including biographical information on Stephen F. Austin. He was a trustee of Calvary Episcopal Church. Later that year he was appointed Minister to Nicaragua and Costa Rica by President Buchanan, and given the objective of securing ratification of a treaty of commerce, friendship, and navigation with Nicaragua.
He returned to Richmond in October, 1859 with a monkey and a parrot for his daughter. He suffered a heart attack and died on December 19, 1859 at the age of 61. He is buried in Morton Cemetery in Richmond.
Captions
Lower Middle: Lamar Statue
Upper Right: Grave Marker
Lower Right: Foot Marker
Erected by Fort Bend County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology
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Location. 29° 34.63′ N, 95° 45.068′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. It is in Hillcrest Circle. Marker is on Eugene Heimann Circle, 0.1 miles east of Richmond Parkway. The marker is located in the southeastern section of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Homestead Park and Archaeological Reserve. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lamar Slaves (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Artifacts (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Home of Mirabeau B. Lamar (within shouting distance of this marker); Natural tributes of the Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Cisterns (within shouting distance of this marker); Agriculture (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Bend (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Bend (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Also see . . . Lamar, Mirabeau Buonaparte (1798–1859). Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 31, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, October 24, 2023
2. The Lamar's Last Years in Richmond Marker along the pathway
Public Domain - unknown author - Wikipedia, 1830s
3. Mirabeau B. Lamar
Second President of the Republic of Texas
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on November 1, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
