Jones Creek in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Major Reuben R. Brown
(February 3, 1808 - March 2, 1894)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 7, 2015
1. Major Reuben R. Brown Marker
In Texas War for Independence, joined Matamoros expedition of January 1836. In detachment that captured horses of Gen. Urrea of Mexican army, Brown was made captive in a counterattack, and spent 11 months in prison in Mexico, but finally escaped.
In his old age, he lived at “Sur Mer” home of his daughter Mrs. James Perry Bryan, a great-granddaughter by marriage of Moses Austin, whose courage had led to colonization of Texas.
Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9536.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1808.
Location. 28° 58.591′ N, 95° 28.392′ W. Marker is in Jones Creek, Texas, in Brazoria County. It can be reached from Gulf Prairie Road 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in the historic section of the cemetery; the above directions are to Gulf Prairie Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport TX 77541, 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: William Joel Bryan (a few steps from this marker); General Stephen Fuller Austin (a few steps from this marker); Emily Margaret Brown Austin Bryan Perry
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Regarding Major Reuben R. Brown. Brown's headstone states he was the “hero of three wars” and died on the fifty-eighth anniversary of the declaration of the independence of Texas.
Also see . . . Reuben Robinson Brown. From the Texas State Historical Associations “Handbook of Texas Online”. (Submitted on November 14, 2015.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 7, 2015
2. Brown Family Plot
Jane Elizabeth (wife), and Reuben R. Brown
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 7, 2015
3. Headstone of Grave of Reuben R. Brown
Photographed by Duane Hall, October 7, 2015
4. Historic Section of Gulf Prairie Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 14, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
