Crockett in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Houston County
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, December 2, 2012
1. Houston County Marker
June 12, 1837
Organized the same year
named in honor of
Sam Houston
1793-1863
Commander-in-Chief of the Texan
Army at San Jacinto
President of the Republic and
Governor of the State of Texas
Senator in the United States
Congress, 1846-1859
Crockett, the county seat
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 11212.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1837.
Location. 31° 19.797′ N, 95° 27.712′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. It is on 4th Street (State Highway 19) north of Wood Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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: Site of Mary Allen Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vicory Barker Tunstall (approx. 0.3 miles away); John Gordon Beasley, Sr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Beazley House (approx. half a mile away); Col. Steward Alexander Miller
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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, December 2, 2012
2. Houston County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2013, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2013, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
