East Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Ammon Underwood House
Photographed by Debbie A. Sutherland, November 20, 2011
1. The Ammon Underwood House Marker
A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader-soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in 1838-39. In 1839 he married Rachel Jane, daughter of William and Catherine Carson, of Austin's original colony. President Anson Jones and other famous Texans often visited the Underwoods.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1976
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9612.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 29° 8.421′ N, 95° 37.017′ W. Marker is in East Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (County Road 703) and Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 Main St, 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: Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); "Columbia Blues" (about 300 feet away,
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Photographed by Debbie A. Sutherland, November 20, 2011
2. The Ammon Underwood House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,969 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
