Katy in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Sesquicentennial Monument
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026
1. Sesquicentennial Monument Marker
Erected 1986 by Katy Sesquicentennial Committee.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Notable Events.
Location. 29° 47.47′ N, 95° 49.507′ W. Marker is in Katy, Texas, in Harris County. It is on George Bush Drive west of Avenue D, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Katy TX 77493, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument 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: Humble Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Katy Heritage Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wright House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Featherston House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stockdick House (about 400 feet away); The Old Post Office (about 400 feet away); 9 Natives Showcase Garden (about 500 feet away); The Cardiff Home (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Katy.
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026
2. Sesquicentennial Monument
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 18, 2026
3. Sesquicentennial Monument Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
