Columbus in Colorado County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William Demetris Lacey

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

1. William Demetris Lacey Marker

Inscription. Virginia native William Demetris Lacey (1808-1848) grew up in Kentucky and in 1831 settled in what is now Columbus. He established a tanyard and saddle shop on this site and married Sarah Ann "Sally" Bright in 1832. Elected to several public offices while Texas was still a part of Mexico, Lacey was selected to attend the Convention of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos, where he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. After serving in the Texas Army, he returned to Columbus with his family, only to discover their home in ruins. The family settled along the Tres Palacios River in Matagorda County on land Lacey received for his war service. They returned to Kentucky in 1848, where he died and is buried.

Sponsored by R.F. Rau, Great-grandson of Larkin Secrest and Mary Compton Hope, whose home in 1877 stood one block west of this site.

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12569.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 29° 42.12′ N, 96° 32.552′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Texas, in Colorado County. Marker is on Houston Street east of Live Oak Street, on the right

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when traveling east. The marker is located along the street, west of the garage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 Houston Street, Columbus TX 78934, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ben Marshall Baker (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of J. Light Townsend Homestead (about 600 feet away); The Montgomery House (about 700 feet away); William B. DeWees (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dilue Rose Harris (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dilue Rose and Ira Albert Harris House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles William Tait Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . Convention of 1836. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

The Convention of 1836 wrote the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, organized the ad interim government, and named Sam Houston commander in chief of the military forces of the republic. The call for the convention to meet at Washington-on-the-Brazos was issued by the General Council of the provisional government over the veto of Governor Henry Smith in December 1835, and the delegates were elected on February 1, 1836.

(Submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the William Demetris Lacey Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 27, 2024

2. The view of the William Demetris Lacey Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on April 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.