West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ammon Underwood

(February 13, 1810 - November 17, 1887)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 28, 2025

1. Ammon Underwood Marker

Inscription. Born in Massachusetts; came to Texas, 1834. As a young man, held odd jobs, survived 2 shipwrecks, and explored Texas countryside.

Fought in 1835 Siege of Bexar, Texas Revolution. Then settled here. Married Rachel Carson, 1839, by whom he had 4 children.

Ran a thriving mercantile firm for 50 years, but lost a fortune in cotton during Civil War. Anson Jones, President of Texas, 1844-46, was a close friend. Served in the State Legislature in 1884.

Erected 1970 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9611.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence.

Location. 29° 8.426′ N, 95° 38.855′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. It can be reached from East Jackson Street 0.1 miles east of South 17th Street (State Highway 35). Marker is located in the Old Columbia Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Columbia TX 77486, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Rounds (a few steps from this marker); Mary Eveline McKenzie Bell (a few steps from this marker); Thaddus Constantine Bell (a few steps from this marker); Josiah H. Bell

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(a few steps from this marker); Samuel Tubbs Angier, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel C. Hazen (within shouting distance of this marker); John S. D. Byrom (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Columbia Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.

Also see . . . Ammon Underwood: Pioneer Settler and Businessman in Texas. The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 16, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Ammon Underwood Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Anderson, September 28, 2025

2. Ammon Underwood Gravesite

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.