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By Craig Doda, May 7, 2020
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201 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Accomplishments of the First Congress
• Ratified the constitution • Appointed committees • Provided for protection from Indians • Provided for the army and navy • Created the judicial branch • Created the postal department • Created the land office • Established a . . . Map (db m164582) HM
202 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 17998 — Byrd Lockhart
Byrd Lockhart, Jr. moved to Green DeWitt’s Colony from Missouri around 1826 with several female relatives. He worked as a surveyor for the colony and settled in Gonzales, where he organized defenses against Indian attacks and supervised . . . Map (db m173015) HM
203 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9547 — Columbia
In September 1836 Columbia, now known as West Columbia, became capital of the Republic of Texas. This took place with the removal of the ad interim government here from Velasco. After the election called by ad interim President David G. Burnet, the . . . Map (db m49703) HM
204 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 14749 — Columbia - The First Capital of The Republic of Texas
In 1836 and 1837, the town of Columbia (Now West Columbia) served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. Josiah Hughes Bell, a colonist with Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, surveyed and platted Columbia in 1824 to serve as a center for . . . Map (db m41707) HM
205 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Columbia in 1836
When ad interim President David G. Burnet selected Columbia to serve as the capital for the first elected Congress of the Republic of Texas, Columbia had a population of approximately 3,000. A group of businessmen promised accommodations for use . . . Map (db m164586) HM
206 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Columbia's Role in the Discontent
Under Mexican rule, the municipality of Columbia was a part of the Department of Brazos, State of Coahuila and Texas. In early 1830, the Mexican government imposed a series of new policies in an effort to strengthen Mexico's hold on the . . . Map (db m164566) HM
207 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — First Capitol of the Republic of Texas
Site of First Capitol of Republic of Texas 1836 - 1837Map (db m129404) HM
208 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna1794-1876
General Santa Anna, the president of Mexico, posed one of the greatest problems to the new republic. Captured following the Mexican army's defeat at San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, Santa Anna and the Texas cabinet traveled aboard the steamboat . . . Map (db m164569) HM
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209 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9590 — George Rounds(1805-1855)
New Yorker George Rounds served in Col. James W. Fannin's regiment in the Texas War for Independence but escaped the Goliad Massacre. He settled in Columbia, where he operated a tavern. Just before his death, he drew up a will devising his estate . . . Map (db m173039) HM
210 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Henry S. Brown
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211 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9575 — Home of George B. McKinstry1802 - 1837
A member of Austin's colony, 1829. Soldier in the Battle of Velasco; delegate to the General Convention, 1832; chief justice of Brazoria County, 1836. In this home, built about 1830, Stephen F. Austin died, December 27, 1836Map (db m78618) HM
212 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9516 — John Adriance(November 10, 1816 - December 7, 1903)
Faithful soldier, Texas War for Independence. He was in unit of Capt. Jacob Eberly, detailed by Gen. Sam Houston to guard Bell's Landing (East Columbia) until civilians could escape in front of Santa Anna's army. He and 15 others then hurried to . . . Map (db m173011) HM
213 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9540 — John S. D. Byrom
Born in Georgia September 24, 1798 Died July 10, 1837 Delegate to the Consultation, 1835 Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836Map (db m173097) HM
214 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Masons of the Republic of Texas
A tribute to the fidelity of pioneer Masons whose outstanding leadership laid the cornerstone of the Republic of Texas. These great Masons gave us our freedom, our heritage, our liberty, and strengthened our faith in God. No men could have . . . Map (db m164584) HM
215 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9566 — Nathaniel C. Hazen
Came to Texas in January, 1836 Led out to be shot with Fannin's men, March 27, 1836, but escaped Fought at San Jacinto in Captain William H. Patton's company Died in Columbia, December 27, 1836Map (db m173082) HM
216 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9560 — Near Site of First Capitol of the Republic of Texas
Near site of The First Capitol of the Republic of Texas About 1833 Leman Kelsy built a story-and-a-half clapboard structure near this location. When Columbia became capital of the Republic of Texas in 1836, the building was one of two . . . Map (db m43057) HM
217 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9546 — Old Columbia Cemetery
Site given by Josiah H. Bell family out of their grant, the first deeded to one of "Old 300" in colony of Stephen F. Austin. Has graves of many heroes of Texas Revolution of 1836. Deeded in 1852 to Bethel Presbyterian Church. Since 1933 managed . . . Map (db m172990) HM
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218 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — 9588 — Phillips Family Cemetery
Zeno Phillips, one of Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300" colonists, acquired land here in 1829. Zeno and his brothers John Clark, Sidney, and James Ray (J.R.) Phillips, served in the Republic of Texas Army. The cemetery began with the burial of Zeno and . . . Map (db m96305) HM
219 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Problems Facing the New Republic
The newly formed Republic of Texas faced many problems. With no credit and no resources other than land, the republic had a debt of 1.25 million dollars. Hostile Indians plagued the population. The new government appropriated $20,000 to . . . Map (db m164574) HM
220 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Sam Houston, First President of the Republic1793-1863
In the August 9, 1836 issue of the Telegraph and Texas Register, Stephen F. Austin, Henry Smith and Branch T. Archer were listed as candidates for the office of president of the new republic. Archer later withdrew and threw his support to . . . Map (db m164572) HM
221 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — Selection of Columbia
Following the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836 at Washington on the Brazos, an ad interim government was formed. Headed by President David G. Burnet and Vice President Lorenzo de Zavala, this government . . . Map (db m164571) HM
222 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — The Brazos River and the Steamboat Yellowstone
The Brazos River, whose formal name Brazos de Dios is Spanish for Arms of God, is the longest river in Texas. As it wound its way through Texas, it witnessed the coming of the first Anglo settlers, the signing of the Texas Declaration of . . . Map (db m164587) HM
223 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — The Capitol Oak
A triple trunked live oak tree stood near the buildings which housed the House of Representatives and Senate. Tradition holds that the Texas Declaration of Independence was first read publicly under this tree causing it to also be called . . . Map (db m164589) HM
224 Texas, Brazoria County, West Columbia — The Runaway Scrape
In January of 1836, General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna began gathering troops on the Rio Grande River to begin his attempted take-over of Texas. Texans living in the southern parts of Texas began fleeing eastward to escape the invading Mexican . . . Map (db m164568) HM
225 Texas, Brazos County, Bryan — 13455 — Isom Palmer(c. 1811 - 1874)
Isom Palmer, whose name has various spellings, was born to Martin and Sarah (Hardwick) Parmer. In 1825, the Palmer (Parmer) family moved to Texas, settling near Nacogdoches the next year, and participated in the 1826 Fredonian Rebellion. Palmer . . . Map (db m170312) HM
226 Texas, Brazos County, Bryan — Men of VisionBoonville
Eli Seale 1793-1857 Elias (Eli) Seale was born in North Carolina in 1793. He served as a fifer in the War of 1812 in Mississippi, and in 1835 moved with his three brothers and his family from Alabama to Texas. He received his Mexican . . . Map (db m170484) HM
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227 Texas, Brazos County, Bryan — The Twin SistersBoonville
On November 17, 1835, after Francis Smith convinced the people of Cincinnati, Ohio, to aid the cause of the Texas Revolution, the Ohioans began raising funds to procure two cannons and their attendant equipment for Texas. Since the United States . . . Map (db m170471) HM
228 Texas, Brazos County, Bryan, Steep Hollow — Richardson Perry Cenotaph
Richardson Perry Born in Mississippi — 1817 Died at the Alamo — 1836 On October 10, 1835, Perry received this league of land (4428 acres) as one of the Austin Colonists. This was one of the final Mexican land grants approved at San Felipe. The . . . Map (db m220452) HM WM
229 Texas, Brazos County, Millican — 12753 — William Templeton Millican
Old Three Hundred Colonist William T. Millican was born in South Carolina about 1780 and came to Texas with his parents and siblings in 1821. They joined Stephen F. Austin's first colony and were granted land in this area on which to make their . . . Map (db m179148) HM
230 Texas, Brown County, Brownwood — 2273 — Greenleaf Fisk (1807-1888)"Father of Brownwood"
Donor of present townsite of Brownwood, Fisk was noted as a soldier, public servant, surveyor and businessman. The son of English parents, he was born in New York. As a boy he was so studious that he voluntarily gave up recess periods to read. In . . . Map (db m126061) HM
231 Texas, Burleson County, Caldwell — 7569 — Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence
When Mexican Dictator Santa Anna revoked national rights, 30 or more men from this sparsely settled area left to resist his armies: in Grass Fight (Nov. 26, 1835), Siege of Bexar (Dec. 5-9) and other actions. While able men were absent, the foe . . . Map (db m201851) HM
232 Texas, Burleson County, Chriesman — 7563 — Horatio Chriesman(Aug. 13, 1797 - Nov. 21, 1878).
Colonial statesman, Methodist lay leader, pioneer in Burleson County. Came to Texas in 1822 from Kentucky. Had office of surveyor, Austin's Colony, 1823 - 1836; was a military officer in Indian conflicts and also Army of Gen. Sam Houston during . . . Map (db m210617) HM
233 Texas, Burnet County, Burnet — 9726 — Magill Family Cemetery
Surrounded by a rock wall, the small pioneer family cemetery just west of this site is located on land that was once part of the William H. Magill homestead. Magill, a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, moved his family to Burnet County in . . . Map (db m27595) HM
234 Texas, Burnet County, Burnet — 9723 — Peter Kerr 1795-1861
One of "Old 300" of Stephen F. Austin's first colony from Pennsylvania, took part in 1836 War for Texas Independence, he made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. . . . Map (db m29150) HM
235 Texas, Burnet County, Marble Falls — 17813 — Captain Jesse Burnam
Texas patriot Jesse Burnam (also spelled Burnham), born in Madison County, Kentucky, was the youngest son of seven children. In 1812, Jesse married Temperance Null Baker in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Jesse was a private in the Mounted Volunteers of . . . Map (db m139958) HM
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236 Texas, Caldwell County, Lockhart — 9776 — Susanna Dickinson Hannig-Messenger of the Alamo
At this site once stood the home of Susanna Dickinson Hannig (1814-1883), who came to Texas from Tennessee in 1831 with her husband Almeron Dickinson. He died at the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Susanna, with her daughter Angelina, was . . . Map (db m195674) HM
237 Texas, Calhoun County, Point Comfort — 1101 — Site of Cox's Point
An Early Landing Place of Supplies for the Interior Captain Jack Shackelford's "Red Rovers" of Alabama Disembarked at This Point A Town Established Here in 1836 Was Burned by Indians in 1840Map (db m181121) HM
238 Texas, Calhoun County, Port Lavaca — 15875 — Hatch Cemetery
This cemetery served the Hatch family and other members of the former community of Chocolate. Captain Sylvanus Hatch, founder of the settlement, was born in Falmouth, Massachusetts on June 1, 1788. He became a contractor and builder, eventually . . . Map (db m207766) HM
239 Texas, Calhoun County, Port Lavaca — 4077 — Port Lavaca Cemetery
Burials in this historic cemetery began in the 1840s, with several mass graves dating from an 1849 cholera epidemic. Pioneer families and their descendants, as well as prominent state, county, and city officials, are also interred in the community . . . Map (db m182147) HM
240 Texas, Callahan County, Baird — 709 — Captain Andrew Jackson Berry
Veteran of San Jacinto • Officer in the Confederate Army • Born in Indiana, May 16, 1816 • Died at Baird, Texas, July 31, 1899Map (db m80900) HM
241 Texas, Cameron County, Brownsville, Mitte Cultural District — Rafael Morales
Rafael Morales was a Mexican soldier in Santa Anna's army against General Sam Houston in the Battle of San Jacinto (1836). His father was a soldier in the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in 1821. Spanish: Rafael Morales . . . Map (db m221957) HM
242 Texas, Cameron County, Port Isabel — 4082 — Port of Matamoros
The Port of Matamoros was established in 1824. Commercial cargo, shipped mainly from New Orleans and other U.S. ports, was unloaded at the Port and transported overland to Matamoros, Reynosa, Camargo, Monterrey, and Mier. Mexico maintained a . . . Map (db m16542) HM
243 Texas, Cameron County, South Padre Island — 11777 — Brazos Santiago Pass and Brazos Island Military Depot Reported missing
Named by the Spanish, Brazos Santiago Pass is a narrow passageway extending inward from the sea. The pass lies between Brazos Island and Padre Island. The changing depths of the pass channel kept large vessels from entering, but offered seclusion . . . Map (db m166273) HM
244 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9121 — Events at Anahuac Leading to the Texas Revolution
In the spring of 1832, Wm. B. Travis, Patrick C. Jack and other American settlers in Texas were unjustly imprisoned by Col. Juan Bradburn, commander of the Mexican garrison at Anahuac. Bradburn's refusal to deliver his prisoners for civil trial . . . Map (db m157356) HM
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245 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9123 — Fort Anahuac
Known as Perry's Point until 1825, Anahuac was a port of entry for early Texas colonists. In 1830 the Mexican government established a military post here to collect customs duties and to enforce the law of April 6, 1830, which curtailed further . . . Map (db m117180) HM
246 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9124 — Fort Anahuac
On this site first known as Perry's Point, a fort, established in 1830 by General Manuel Mier y Terán for the purpose of halting Anglo-American colonization was named Anahuac, the Aztec name of Mexico City, then the capital of Texas. The . . . Map (db m117183) HM
247 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 12650 — James Taylor White
A veteran of the War of 1812, James Taylor White (b.1789) migrated to this area from Louisiana in 1828. As a rancher, he developed one of the largest herds of Longhorn cattle in southeast Texas. On White's ranch in June 1832, area colonists . . . Map (db m121266) HM
248 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9113 — Juan Davis Bradburn
Adventurer from Kentucky who first came to Texas in 1817 with an expedition seeking to expel Spain from North America. Bradburn served in the Army of the Republic of Mexico in the 1820s, and in 1830 was sent to establish a military post at the mouth . . . Map (db m117179) HM
249 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9140 — Robert McAlpin Williamson(1804-1859) — Hero of Colonial Struggle at Anahuac —
Crippled by disease at 15, with a leg permanently bent at the knee, wore a pegleg which like his two natural legs was covered with his trousers. Hence he was nicknamed "Three-Legged Willie." Settled in Texas in 1827 to practice law. Here at . . . Map (db m117181) HM
250 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9136 — Turtle Bayou ResolutionsNear site of the signing of
Drafted and signed at Turtle Bayou on June 13, 1832; this first formal protest of Texas colonists against Mexican tyranny formed an early step in events that led eventually to the Texas Revolution of 1836. The settlers were protesting recent . . . Map (db m60341) HM
251 Texas, Chambers County, Anahuac — 9135 — William Barret Travis(August 9, 1809 - March 6, 1836)
Co-commander with James Bowie, siege of the Alamo. Born in South Carolina; moved with family in 1818 to Alabama, where at 19 he was admitted to the bar; came to Texas 1831. In Anahuac he joined William H. Jack and others resisting tyranny of . . . Map (db m117182) HM
252 Texas, Cherokee County, Jacksonville — 6955 — Jackson Smith(1814-1897)
A blacksmith by trade, Kentuckian Jackson Smith came to Texas in the 1830s and participated in the war for independence. He later visited this area as a Republic of Texas scout. In the 1840s, he settled southwest of here in the Gum Creek community. . . . Map (db m232778) HM
253 Texas, Cherokee County, Jacksonville — 6636 — Old Neches Saline Road(Crosses Highway 175 Here)
Originally an Indian trail. Used in 1765 by the Spanish priest Calahorra on an Indian peace mission. Gained importance, 1820s, for use in hauling salt from Neches Saline to Nacogdoches. Survivors of the Killough family massacre of 1838 fled via . . . Map (db m81748) HM
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254 Texas, Cherokee County, Wells — 11807 — Mt. Hope Cemetery(2 miles Southeast)
Joseph H. Bowman, a veteran of the Texas War for Independence from Mexico, offered one hundred acres of land to the Rev. W.D. Lewis to come to Mt. Hope community and establish a Methodist church and cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Lewis agreed and the . . . Map (db m28138) HM
255 Texas, Coleman County, Coleman — 1090 — County Named in 1857 for Robert M. Coleman(1790 - 1837)
Born in Kentucky. Came to Texas in 1832. Commanded company of volunteers at Siege of Bexar (San Antonio), Dec. 5-10, 1835. Delegate to constitutional convention where he signed Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836. Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Sam . . . Map (db m94449) HM
256 Texas, Collin County, Blue Ridge — 6203 — George Washington Smith(1796?-1876?)
Born in Wilson County, Tennessee, George Washington Smith came to Texas in 1834 with his wife Elizabeth Briggs. He fought in the Texas War for Independence (1835-36) as a private in Capt. Clendennin’s Company 1st Regiment Artillery. In the Mexican . . . Map (db m163227) HM
257 Texas, Collingsworth County, Aberdeen — 13782 — Needwood Cemetery
Texas Historic Cemetery Needwood Church and School - 1890 ✟ ✟ Needwood Cemetery - 1894 ✟ ✟

Needwood Cemetery Association - 1992 Founded by Bailey Stinson & Irma Morgan

O God, above all creations Thy . . . Map (db m152793) HM WM
258 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — Abram Alley and Texas' Struggle for Independence1836
Texas struggle for independence from Mexico peaked with the fall of the Alamo in March 1836. As the Mexican Army swept across Texas, Sam Houston ordered the evacuation of colonists. He ordered the burning of cabins and buildings to avoid giving aid . . . Map (db m244144) HM
259 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 347 — Beason's (Beeson's) Crossing
Benjamin Beason, one of Stephen F. Austin's original 300 colonists, settled by a widely used Colorado River crossing near here in 1822. He and his wife Elizabeth proceeded to build a large home (also used as an inn) and established a gristmill, . . . Map (db m201791) HM
260 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 368 — Benjamin Beason's Crossingof the Colorado River
Site of the camp, March 19-26, 1836 of the Texas Army under General Sam Houston, who directed the retreat from Gonzales to the San JacintoMap (db m76821) HM
261 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 5708 — Colonel Joseph Worthington Elliott Wallace(April 8, 1796 - August 24, 1877)
United States Consul to the colonies in Texas, 1829-1832. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., he later joined Austin's Colony serving in campaigns leading to Texas War for Independence. In 1837, with W.B. DeWees, he platted the town of Columbus. In . . . Map (db m244149) HM
262 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — Dilue Rose Harris (1825-1914)Woman of the Texas Revolution
Dilue Rose was a pioneer and memoirist. Her family arrived in Texas in April 1833, and she and her husband, Ira A. Harris, moved to Columbus in 1845. As a child, Dilue Rose was acquainted with the leaders of the Texas Revolution and of the Republic . . . Map (db m244089) HM
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263 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 4923 — Site of the Camp of Gen. Joaquín Ramírez y Sesma
Site of the Camp, March 20-26, 1836, of one division of General Santa Anna's Army under the command of General Joaquín Ramírez y Sesma. It crossed the Colorado at Atascosita Ford, eight miles below Columbus.Map (db m29707) HM
264 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — Texas and the Struggle for Independence1823-1848
The migration of Anglo settlers into Spanish Texas began when Moses Austin, father of Stephen F. Austin, received a Spanish land grant to establish a colony in the region. Following Moses' death, Stephen F. Austin continued his father's efforts. In . . . Map (db m244131) HM
265 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 12569 — William Demetris Lacey
Virginia native William Demetris Lacey (1808-1848) grew up in Kentucky and in 1831 settled in what is now Columbus. He established a tanyard and saddle shop on this site and married Sarah Ann "Sally" Bright in 1832. Elected to several public offices . . . Map (db m244038) HM
266 Texas, Colorado County, Columbus — 3332 — William Menefee
William L. Menefee, born ca. 1796 in Knox County, Tennessee, served in the Tennessee Militia in the War of 1812. He studied law and was admitted to the bar sometime prior to 1824 when he moved to Alabama. In 1830 he and his wife Agnes (Sutherland) . . . Map (db m130391) HM
267 Texas, Colorado County, Frelsburg — 2058 — Frelsburg
First German settlement in Colorado County • Founded in 1837 by William Frels who immigrated to Texas in 1834 and fought for independence, 1835-1836 • Proposed site of Hermann University, first institution of higher learning sponsored by . . . Map (db m237458) HM
268 Texas, Colorado County, Frelsburg — 3522 — Mike Muckleroy(Sept. 27, 1808 - July 28, 1896)
Pioneer, farmer, soldier, and county official Mike Muckleroy was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, and came to Texas in 1840. An early and long-time resident of Colorado County, he came to be affectionately known throughout the area as "Uncle . . . Map (db m176234) HM
269 Texas, Colorado County, Weimar — 459 — John Pettit Borden(December 30, 1812 - November 12, 1890)
Born in New York. Moved to Texas 1829. Settled in Stephen F. Austin's second colony in 1832. In Texas Revolution, fought at Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Helped lay out town of Houston same year. At 24 became first Commissioner of Texas General . . . Map (db m163183) HM
270 Texas, Colorado County, Weimar — 3881 — Old Osage
Site of 1820 trading post of Jesse Burnam. His ferry on the Colorado River helped Gen. Sam Houston reach San Jacinto, 1836. To cut off Santa Anna, Houston then burned post and ferry. Town started in 1850s was named for Osage Orange trees. . . . Map (db m61298) HM
271 Texas, Comal County, New Braunfels — 1590 — Ferdinand J. Lindheimer
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272 Texas, Comal County, New Braunfels — Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer1801 - 1879
Ferdinand Lindheimer arrived in Texas as it was becoming a republic. Later he played important roles in the developing New Braunfels community. Lindheimer created the town's first botanical garden, served as superintendent of the county school . . . Map (db m210029) HM
273 Texas, Comanche County, Comanche — 2166 — George Washington Gentry(1808 - 1883)
A member of Stephen F. Austin's Colony, George Washington Gentry came to Texas in 1835 with his father and brother. Settling what is now Washington County, he worked as a farmer and surveyor. He participated in the Texas Revolution, several Indian . . . Map (db m158029) HM
274 Texas, Concho County, Eden — On April 21, 1836
Texas troops under Sam Houston won independence, as they shouted out "Remember The Alamo" when we tried that here the neighbors complained about the noise. At this very location on April 12, 1861 absolutely nothing happened.Map (db m136348) HM
275 Texas, Cottle County, Paducah — 13447 — Cottle County Courthouse
The Texas Legislature created Cottle County in 1876 and named it for George Washington Cottle, who died defending the Alamo forty years earlier. Stage routes connected early ranches, including the OX, SMS, and Matador, to established towns in . . . Map (db m104852) HM
276 Texas, Crockett County, Ozona — 1110 — Crockett County
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277 Texas, Crockett County, Ozona — 1171 — David Crockett
(Inscription on front of monument) .. Be sure you are right - then go ahead .. (Inscription on rear of monument) David Crockett was born in Tennessee on August 17, 1786 Participated in the Creek Indian Campaign 1813-1814 . . . Map (db m116599) HM
278 Texas, Dallas County, Dallas, Oak Lawn — 6730 — Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood Cemetery was part of a Republic of Texas grant, called the John Grigsby League, given for service in the Battle of San Jacinto. W. H. Gaston, pioneer Dallas banker, acquired title to the site in 1874, after the noted local legal battle, . . . Map (db m72412) HM
279 Texas, Denton County, Krum — 2279 — Gregg Ranch
Darius Gregg (1804-70), who came to Texas from Tennessee in 1827, and fought in the Texas War for Independence, accumulated about 20,000 acres in this area in the early 1850s. Gregg, a surveyor and Houston realtor, spent several summers here . . . Map (db m193960) HM
280 Texas, Denton County, Lake Dallas — 12514 — Swisher Cemetery
Reflecting the earliest years of Anglo settlement in this part of north central Texas, the Swisher Cemetery began on land granted to H. H. Swisher for his service in the Texas War for Independence from Mexico. The oldest burial in the cemetery, . . . Map (db m183200) HM
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281 Texas, DeWitt County, Cuero — DeWitt County Monument
De Witt County Included in the colonial grant in 1825 to Green De Witt, Texas empesario ▲ Settled until 1840 largely by Anglo Americans ▲ Created a county of the state of Texas March 24, 1846, its area being taken from Gonzales, . . . Map (db m195686) HM
282 Texas, DeWitt County, Cuero — 2165 — George Washington Davis
Pennsylvania native George Washington Davis (1797-1853) brought his family to Texas in 1831. He selected a league of land near present-day Cuero in the Green De Witt Colony and became an active participant in the movement toward Texas . . . Map (db m167236) HM
283 Texas, DeWitt County, Westhoff — 13071 — George Lord
George Lord was born in Essex County, England on April 21, 1816 to Felstead and Anna Siggs Lord. He immigrated to Canada in 1834 and worked there for two years. He then moved to New Orleans and joined other volunteers under a Capt. Lyons to serve . . . Map (db m167377) HM
284 Texas, DeWitt County, Yorktown — 924 — John York and Charles Eckhardt(1800 - 1848) and (1813 - 1852) — Co-Founders of Yorktown: —
Soldiers and builders of Texas. York, born in Kentucky, came to Texas in 1821, was a captain in siege which expelled Mexican Army from Bexar, 1835. Gave site for Yorktown, 1847. Died in an Indian fight won by his men. Eckhardt came from . . . Map (db m174481) HM
285 Texas, Eastland County, Eastland — 1370 — Eastland
County seat, Eastland County. Named for William M. Eastland—Texas War for Independence hero who was in Mier Expedition against Mexico, and was executed in "Black Bean" lottery at Rancho Salado in 1842. Most noted early local people were . . . Map (db m105247) HM
286 Texas, Ellis County, Ennis — 7141 — Frederick Harrison Rankin
Born in Kentucky, February 15, 1795 • Came to Texas in 1822 with Austin's first colony • Died July 2, 1874 His wife Elizabeth Smith Rankin Born January 30, 1802 Died June 1, 1882Map (db m164753) HM
287 Texas, Ellis County, Italy — 7109 — John Marr Hardeman
A soldier in the Army of Texas in 1836 • Born in Tennessee, Feb- ruary 2, 1804; died October 15, 1891 His wife Mary Hardeman Born in Tennessee, February 12, 1812 • Died February 19, 1857Map (db m117284) HM
288 Texas, Ellis County, Milford — 7117 — James McDaniel
Served in the Army of Texas in 1836 • Born in Alabama, September 10, 1810 • Died January 11, 1885 His wife Isabella Weir McDaniel Born in Alabama, March 8, 1818 • Died May 4, 1897Map (db m117283) HM
289 Texas, Ellis County, Milford — 7115 — Thomas J. Jordan
Soldier in the Texas Army in 1836 • Born in Tennessee June 17, 1808 • Died November 24, 1880 His wife Stacy Choate Jordan Born in Tennessee, October 15, 1816 • Died January 27, 1884Map (db m117282) HM
290 Texas, Ellis County, Waxahachie — 7067 — Richard Ellis
By birth and education, a Virginian; through residence, 1813-1825, an Alabaman jurist In that year, Texas claimed him — As president of the Constitutional Convention in 1836 and as a member of the Congress of the young republic, he . . . Map (db m152358) HM
291 Texas, Erath County, Stephenville — In Memory of George Bernhard Erath
Protector of the Texas frontier. Hero of San Jacinto. Major in the Confederate Army. Member of the Texas Congress and Legislature. Born in Vienna, Austria January 1, 1813. Died at Waco, Texas May 15, 1891. Erath County was named in his honor. . . . Map (db m117456) HM
292 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 11 — Bonham From the Start
The first influx of settlers into the area now known as Fannin County began in the early winter of 1836 when Dr. Daniel Rowlett brought ten families up Red River to a site about 16 miles northeast of present day Bonham. Because of the ease of river . . . Map (db m234067) HM
293 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 8940 — Col. James Tarleton(August 4, 1789 - April 4, 1861)
In the cause of independence, raised company of 36 riflemen in his native Kentucky, starting for Texas November 1835. City of San Antonio was liberated by time they arrived. Although an officer, Tarleton fought in the ranks in the victory at San . . . Map (db m234166) HM
294 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — 8928 — Dr. Daniel Rowlett(B. Virginia, 1786 - D. Texas, 1848)
Came to Texas 1836. Caused Fannin County to be created, 1837. Served as congressman, Republic of Texas, 1837-38, 1839-40, 1843-44. Helped (1840) organize Constantine Lodge No. 13, A.F. & A.M., and was its first Worshipful Master. Was most versatile . . . Map (db m234167) HM
295 Texas, Fannin County, Bonham — James Butler Bonham
(panel 1) Born February 20, 1807 in South Carolina • Studied at South Carolina College 1825-1827 • On the staff of the Governor of South Carolina at the time of the Nullification Controversy 1832 to 1833 • Practiced law at Pendleton, . . . Map (db m128658) HM WM
296 Texas, Fannin County, Honey Grove — 8862 — Crockett Park
Named for David Crockett (1786-1836), the colorful Tennessee pioneer and congressman who rallied to cause of Texas in her war for independence. Late in 1835, Crockett traveled by riverboat, horseback, and on foot, entering Texas along the Red River . . . Map (db m234224) HM
297 Texas, Fayette County, Ellinger — 4354 — James J. Ross
Born in South Carolina in about 1787, James Jeffres Ross was a member of the ""Old Three Hundred." He arrived in Stephen F. Austin's colony in late 1822 or early 1823, moving onto the league granted him near Eagle Lake in Colorado . . . Map (db m22753) HM
298 Texas, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 1582 — Fayetteville
Stage station on the Old San Felipe Trail founded by James J. Ross. John Crier, James Cummins - members of Austin's first colony • nearby resided William J. Russell, participant of the Battle of Velasco • Jerome B. Alexander, Fedelie S. . . . Map (db m239479) HM
299 Texas, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 16340 — Phillip James Shaver
North Carolina native Phillip Shaver (1814-1875) settled in the Fayette County community of Rutersville c. 1840. Two years later, he joined the Texas Army to defend area settlers from Indians and Mexican soldiers and also received from the Republic . . . Map (db m183370) HM
300 Texas, Fayette County, La Grange — 3076 — James Seaton Lester
Delegate to the 1835 Consultation San Jacinto Veteran. Member of Four Republic of Texas Congresses.Map (db m183273) HM

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