Near Fulton in Aransas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of One of the Homes of James Power
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
1. Site of one of the homes of James Power Marker
James Power
Born in Ireland, 1789
Died in Live Oak Point, Texas, 1852
With James Hewetson
he was granted authority
January 11, 1828
to settle 200 families in Texas
Served Texas under three flags as
Empresario, Soldier, Statesman
Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence
Ever a loyal son
of his adopted country
Honored and Loved by his people
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 2733.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 11, 1828.
Location. 28° 6.485′ N, 97° 1.714′ W. Marker is near Fulton, Texas, in Aransas County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 35 and Farm to Market Road 1781, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 35. Marker may be hidden by brush and trees. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rockport TX 78382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the American 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rockport Air Force Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Aransas County Airport
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, August 28, 2023
2. Site of One of the Homes of James Power Marker
Photographed by Norman Frank, March 19, 2012
3. Site of one of the homes of James Power Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2012. This page has been viewed 3,306 times since then and 198 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 19, 2012. 2. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on March 19, 2012. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
