East Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dance Gun Shop
Photographed by Debbie A. Sutherland, November 20, 2011
1. Dance Gun Shop Marker
Near site of Dance Gun Shop. Started on Brazos River in 1850 by brothers J.H., George, and David Dance. Shop produced guns which helped arm the Confederacy during Civil War, 1861-65. The firearms were noted for precision. Shop also made machinery for grist mills, cotton gins, sugar refineries, and sawmills.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9553.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 29° 8.382′ N, 95° 37.05′ W. Marker is in East Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. It is on Jaggard Road (County Road 703) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south. 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: "Columbia Blues" (here, next to this marker); Aldridge - Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Tyler-Bryan-Weems House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ammon Underwood House (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 17, 2022
2. Dance Gun Shop Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 17, 2022
3. The view of the Dance Gun Shop Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,865 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 20, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
