Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

John Hoblett Seward Home

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024

1. John Hoblett Seward Home Marker

Inscription. Home of
John Hoblett
Seward
1822-1892
and
Laura Jane
Roberts Seward
1838-1920
Built in 1855 of hand-sawed cedar

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8420.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 30° 19.175′ N, 96° 20.073′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of La Bahia Trail (Farm to Market Road 390) and Seward Plantation Road, on the right when traveling west on La Bahia Trail. 1 mile E of FM 50/FM 390 intersection, on N side of FM 390, Independence. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10005 La Bahia Trail E, Brenham TX 77833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Independence (approx. 0.6 miles away); Independence Postal Service (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Mustering of a Unit of Hood's Texas Brigade, C.S.A. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Independence School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Founding of Baylor University (approx. 0.7

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miles away); Baylor University's First Years (approx. 0.7 miles away); Windmill Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away); A College Town (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

More about this marker. Marker is on private property; access is restricted.

John Hoblett Seward Plantaion Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024

2. John Hoblett Seward Plantaion Home and Marker

Informational sign, in front of the fence, by the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024

3. Informational sign, in front of the fence, by the road

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.