Richmond in Fort Bend County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Mrs. Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long
Site of the home of the pioneer of Anglo-American women in Texas
Wilkinson Long
(1789-1880)
Wife of Dr. James Long, leader of an expedition in 1819 whose purpose was to free Texas from Spanish rule
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9005.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.
Location. 29° 33.961′ N, 95° 43.329′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Texas, in Fort Bend County. Marker is on Williams Way Blvd west of Ransom Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22502 Buster Jackson Ct, Richmond TX 77469, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Williams Family (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Second Mrs. Lamar (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lamar Moves to Richmond (approx. 1.9 miles away); Cisterns (approx. 1.9 miles away); Site of the Home of Mirabeau B. Lamar (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Lamar Slaves (approx. 1.9 miles away); Natural tributes of the Site (approx. 1.9 miles away); Lamar's Last Years in Richmond (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on January 15, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.