Texas City in Galveston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Bay Lake Ranch
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 27, 2023
1. Old Bay Lake Ranch Marker
Established by Guy M. Bryan (1821-1901), nephew of Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas." Bryan was one of couriers for Wm. B. Travis's Alamo letter. Served in State Legislature (where he was a Speaker of the House) and U. S. Congress. Aide to Confederate President Davis and a colonel in army in Civil War.
Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7538.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 29° 23.895′ N, 94° 53.565′ W. Marker is in Texas City, Texas, in Galveston County. It can be reached from Bay Street near 14th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Texas City TX 77590, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Jefferson Jones (here, next to this marker); Site of Austinia (here, next to this marker); Shoal Point and Half Moon Shoal Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); F-100F North American Super Sabre (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Army Camp at Texas City (a few steps from this marker); Anchor Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Anchor from Freighter Grand Camp (approx. 0.4 miles away); Texas City Dike (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Texas City.
Other markers no longer nearby. Wedell's Corner (was here, next to this marker but has been confirmed missing); Old H. B. Moore Home (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Jim Evans, March 13, 2008
2. Old Bay Lake Ranch Marker
Photographed by Jim Evans
3. F-100F North American Super Sabre & Bi-Wing
Photographed by Jim Evans
4. Old Bay Lake Ranch Marker and Other Markers in this Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 985 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2. submitted on December 8, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2011, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
