Near South Beauregard Street near West Lang Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by A. J. Birchfield, first editor of Alvin "Sun", 1894. Often a storm refuge, house kept over 100 safe in famed 1900 coastal hurricane. Leading townspeople -- Greer, Carleton, Finger, and McCown families -- have owned this 12-room Victorian . . . — — Map (db m173566) HM
Near Dickinson Road near Dickinson Road and Highway 35 Bypass, on the right when traveling east.
The John A. Wharton Camp of Confederate Veterans purchased cemetery land June 27, 1898 and more in 1903 and 1927. The total is about 15 acres. 37 Confederate veterans are buried here.
On Feb. 11, 1919 F. E. Acton, Y. M. Edwards, E. G. Ward, W. . . . — — Map (db m50164) HM
On Dickinson Road at Alvin Bypass (State Highway 35), on the left when traveling west on Dickinson Road.
Established in the 1890's by John A. Wharton Camp, U. C. V.; burial ground for Confederate veterans and families. After increase of acreage, use of cemetery was extended to public. Veterans of 4 wars; 1900 hurricane victims as well as prominent . . . — — Map (db m110259) HM
Near South Hill Street at West Lang Street, on the left when traveling north.
After the Galveston hurricane of 1900 destroyed his home, banker-investor Oscar Smith Cummings (1866-1941) hired contractors Booth and Bigler to salvage the materials and build this Victorian residence in 1900-01. Oscar Smith, owner of a local . . . — — Map (db m173567) HM
On West South Lane at South Booth Lane, on the right when traveling east on West South Lane.
A Methodist circuit-riding minister, the Reverend Peter Nicholson, founded the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Alvin in 1881. Early worship services were held in the homes of its members and in the local railroad station. The first church . . . — — Map (db m173531) HM
On West Lang Street at South Beauregard Street, on the right when traveling west on West Lang Street.
The history of this congregation can be traced to 1890. Many families moved to Alvin at that time to take advantage of economic opportunities offered by the surrounding agricultural development. Among the new citizens were a number of . . . — — Map (db m173532) HM
On West Sealy Street at North Hood Street, on the right when traveling west on West Sealy Street.
Nolan Ryan grew up in Alvin, Texas and began his pitching career as a Little League player. At Alvin High School, he was an outstanding athlete who led his team to the State baseball finals in 1965.
After graduation, he was drafted by the New . . . — — Map (db m195772) HM
Near Oak Park Drive east of Cypress Street, on the right when traveling east.
First cemetery in Alvin. Acquired by city in 1892. Oldest legible inscription (1889) marks grave of pioneer and Civil War veteran G. W. Durant. Many early settlers are buried here, as are several victims of 1900 hurricane. Name changed to Oak Park . . . — — Map (db m173655) HM
On North Velasco Street, on the right when traveling north.
This stone is an original column from the 1895 Brazoria County Courthouse located in Brazoria, Texas. Column donated by Mr. A. T. "Tom" Covert in memory of his beloved wife Georgia City of Angleton Centennial Time Capsule 1892 - 1992 Placed May . . . — — Map (db m173354) HM
On North Chenango Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Chenango Street.
On September 5, 1892, two Angleton residents donated one of the original town blocks near this site to the city for school purposes. Citizens contributed two hundred dollars for a frame building to house the first classes for Angleton students and . . . — — Map (db m129301) HM
Flagpole stone, outward-facing side: Dedicated To The Members Of The Armed Forces From Brazoria County Who Gave Their Lives In Service Of Their Country To fallen soldiers let us sing, Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing, Our broken . . . — — Map (db m173310) HM
Near Anchor Road east of Highway 288, on the left when traveling east.
The First Baptist Church of Angleton was established in 1896 with Joseph Matthew Kailin as pastor. A hurricane in 1900 destroyed the sanctuary. Members met in borrowed facilities until 1911 when a new church building was erected. The congregation . . . — — Map (db m173320) HM
On West Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
Angleton's First Missionary Baptist Church organized in 1898, when it primarily served African American field hands and tenant farmers from the surrounding agricultural area. In 1905, under the direction of the Rev. Hamp Evans, congregants built . . . — — Map (db m173322) HM
On South Chenango Street north of East Peach Street, on the right when traveling north.
On April 12, 1898, Rt. Rev. G. H. Kinsolving, Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Texas, visited Angleton to preach a sermon at the Methodist church at the invitation of an Episcopal Sunday School founded in 1897. While in Angleton, he also . . . — — Map (db m173308) HM
Near East Cedar Street at North Velasco Street (Business State Highway 288).
Angleton's first permanent courthouse was built in 1897, a year after the city was chosen Brazoria County seat. Constructed from plans originally drawn for the Matagorda County courthouse, the structure was enlarged and extensively remodeled in . . . — — Map (db m120661) HM
On North Velasco Street (Business State Highway 288) at West Live Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on North Velasco Street.
Robert James Calder was born in 1810 to James H. and Jane E. (Caldwell) Calder in Baltimore, Maryland. His father died when he was a child, and Robert and his mother moved to Kentucky, where he was raised in part by his mother's family. They moved . . . — — Map (db m120660) HM
Near Cemetery Road at Shanks Road, on the right when traveling east.
Born in West Columbia, Texas. Married; had one son. Served as justice of the peace, Precinct 2, 1900-1912. Was appointed deputy sheriff of Brazoria County in 1913; elected sheriff in 1918; reelected for an additional 2-year term. Was killed in . . . — — Map (db m173307) HM
On State Highway 288, on the right when traveling north.
Stephen was born in Virginia to Moses and Maria Austin in 1793. Stephen grew up to help run his father's lead mining business in Missouri, serve in the local militia battalion and the Missouri territorial legislature. Later, as Stephen studied law . . . — — Map (db m177382) HM
On North Velasco Street, on the right when traveling north.
Brazoria County was the leading sugar producing county in Texas in the 1840's & 1850's. Sugar cane was grown and processed in sugar mills on large plantations using slave labor. After the cane was ground and the juice was extracted, the cane . . . — — Map (db m173315) HM
On East Locust Street, on the left when traveling east.
Tennessee native Rees P. Sweeny (1856-1937) constructed this raised Victorian house in 1896, the year Angleton became the seat of government for Brazoria County. The county's tax collector from the early 1890s to 1902, Sweeny moved here as part of . . . — — Map (db m173309) HM
Near North Velasco Street, on the right when traveling north.
This structure is the turret from the Brazos Lighthouse erected near the mouth of the Brazos River in 1895-1896 to aid navigation through the newly constructed jetties into the river. Light originally came from an oil lamp producing 35,000 . . . — — Map (db m173314) HM
On Jimmy Phillips Boulevard (State Highway 35) at Munson Ranch Road, on the right when traveling west on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard.
Established in 1818 as an individual claim by James Briton Bailey, a member later of Austin's colony. Born 1779, Bailey was tall, fearless, of Irish stock.
At his request, he was buried (1833) standing up, facing west, gun at side.
His . . . — — Map (db m92231) HM
On Jimmy Phillips Boulevard (State Highway 35) at Munson Ranch Road, on the right when traveling west on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard.
Pioneer Texan noted for his courage, integrity, and eccentric behavior. Came to Texas in 1818 with wife and six children.
He settled on what came to be "Bailey's Prairie". Joined Stephen F. Austin's colony, 1824.
Bailey became a captain in . . . — — Map (db m92233) HM
On Jimmy Phillips Boulevard (State Highway 35) at Munson Ranch Road, on the right when traveling west on Jimmy Phillips Boulevard.
In 1850, Mordello Stephen Munson (born in Liberty County in 1825)—son of Henry William Munson (born 1793), a member of Austin's colony—set aside this burial tract for his family and friends. It was at Ridgely Plantation, on Bailey's . . . — — Map (db m92234) HM
On Farm to Market Road 521, 0.2 miles south of Cannon Road (Farm to Market Road 51), on the right when traveling south.
Kentucky native Albert Sidney Johnston graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1826. He was assigned to posts in New York and Missouri, and served in the Black Hawk War in 1832. He resigned his commission in 1834 to return to . . . — — Map (db m91921) HM
On Farm to Market Road 521, 0.2 miles south of Cannon Road (County Road 51), on the right when traveling south.
Home site of
General Albert Sidney Johnston
Texas patriot - Confederate hero
Erected by San Jacinto Chapter
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
and
Robert E. Lee, Oran M. Roberts and
Jefferson Davis Chapters
United Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m129402) HM
Near County Road 373 west of Farm to Market Road 521.
The town of Brazoria began in 1828 as a port and trading center in Stephen F. Austin’s colony. Partially burned in 1836 during the Texas Revolution, it rebuilt and served as county seat until 1897. To escape floods and to enjoy a better life, the . . . — — Map (db m90103) HM
On W. Smith Street west of N. Brooks Street (Texas Highway 36), on the right when traveling west.
Brazoria has been home to many heroes. This memorial is dedicated to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. They have built, protected and honored our fair city unlike any other. Commend their deeds, honor their sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m90102) WM
On North Market Street at Travis Street, on the right when traveling north on North Market Street.
Established in 1828 by John Austin, friend of Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Site of tavern of Jane Long, widow of Dr. John Long, who had tried in 1819 to free Texas from Spain. Port, social center, market for colony burned by enemy during . . . — — Map (db m167907) HM
Near Farm to Market Road 2611, 0.1 miles east of Post Office Road, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
Built in Confederate Texas in 1861-1862. Furnished essential salt to army and civilians. Raided by landing parties of Federals from Gulf ships, Nov. 27, 1862, lost buildings, 22 kettles, 4 large boilers. 10 tons of salt in hide bags was partly . . . — — Map (db m173948) HM
On China Street south of Camp Street, on the left when traveling south.
A member of the General Council of the provisional government of Texas and by that body elected Judge Advocate General of the army with the rank of Colonel, 1835
Born in Vermont June 22, 1788
Died in Texas May 19, 1838 — — Map (db m167917) HM
On North Market Street at Travis Street on North Market Street.
Austrian-born Sofie Deligath (1846-1925) wed Dr. Moriz Herzog at the age of 14 and in 1878 emigrated with her family to the U.S., where she attended the Eclectic Medical College of the City of New York in May 1895. After the death of her husband, . . . — — Map (db m167910) HM
On Virginia Street at West Louisiana Street, on the left when traveling north on Virginia Street.
The Presbyterian denomination has been active in Brazoria since the 1830's. They worshipped together with the Episcopal and Methodist congregations in the Union Church, built around 1853 in Brazoria. Following the destruction of the church in the . . . — — Map (db m167906) HM
On N. Brooks Street (State Highway 36) at W. Smith Street, on the right when traveling south on N. Brooks Street.
(South Face of Monument)
Henry Smith was born in Kentucky, May Twentieth 1788, came to Texas in 1827 and settled in what is now Brazoria County which he regarded as his home until his death. He was severely wounded in the Battle of . . . — — Map (db m90101) HM
Paradise Memorial Cemetery was organized as a public cemetery in 1968 in Brazoria, Texas. It was named by Rev. Robert George Marshall who was the driving force in securing land for the cemetery. Paradise Memorial Cemetery is located on County . . . — — Map (db m172853) HM
On West Smith Street, on the right when traveling west.
Incorporated on September 1, 1856, the Houston Tap and Brazoria Railway Company was authorized to run a line from Houston to Columbia, bridge the Brazos River and extend the line to Wharton. In June, 1858 the railway company bought the seven miles . . . — — Map (db m180922) HM
On FM 521 Road (Farm to Market Road 521), on the right when traveling south.
Home built 1848-1851 by slave labor; materials came by sea, Florida to Velasco, and up the San Bernard River. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 — — Map (db m173101) HM
On East Pleasant Street east of Masonic Oak Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Here on a day in March 1835, Brothers Anson Jones, John H. Wharton, Asa Brigham, J.A.E. Phelps, Alex Russell, and J.P. Caldwell met and resolved to petition the Grand Lodge of Louisiana for a dispensation to form a lodge of Freemasons. Their . . . — — Map (db m167942) HM
On East Pleasant Street east of Masonic Oak Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Site of Organization, March 1835, the First Masonic Lodge in Texas, Holland Lodge, Brazoria. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 — — Map (db m167902) HM
On County Road 316 (Highway 316), on the left when traveling north.
A tanner, John McCroskey came to Texas with Stephen F. Austin's "Old 300". He built this home in compliance with the terms of his 1824 land grant. Later owners remodeled the structure. Oliver Jones, the owner in 1849-50, was chairman of a . . . — — Map (db m173103) HM
On Camp Street at Star Street, on the left when traveling north on Camp Street.
Site given to Brazoria in 1827 by government of Mexico as cemetery for Catholics; thus was open to all residents, as all Austin Colony settlers were legally Catholics. By 1930, this was full, and new cemetery was opened. Most pioneer families have . . . — — Map (db m173172) HM
On Old Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Jane Herbert Wilkinson (1798-1880) was born in Maryland and moved to Natchez, Mississippi, in 1812. There in 1815 she married physician and soldier James Long (c.1793-1822). Jane was granted land in Austin's Colony in 1827, and opened a boarding . . . — — Map (db m184358) HM
On West Velasco Street at Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on West Velasco Street.
Member of Long's Expedition in 1819 · Pioneer Settler in Austin's Colony · Alcalde of Brazoria, 1832 · Commander at the Battle of Velasco · Signer of the Turtle Bayou Resolutions · Died in 1833 — — Map (db m167903) HM
Near West Lake Jackson Road north of West Plantation Drive, on the right when traveling west.
President of the Consultation, 1835 · Texas Commissioner to the United States in 1835-1836 · Archer County was named in his honor · Born in Virginia, 1790 · · Died September 22, 1856 Grand Master of Masons in Texas December 25, 1838 to December . . . — — Map (db m172705) HM
On Plantation Drive at Dixie Drive, on the right when traveling west on Plantation Drive.
"Eagle Island Plantation," Site of the Home of Sarah Ann Groce Wharton (1810-1878) and William Harris Wharton (1806-1839) Member of the Convention of Texas, 1832 President of the Convention of 1833 Member of the Senate of the Republic of . . . — — Map (db m172706) HM
On Unnamed Road east of Dixie Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Mammoth Lake, formerly a cavernous sand pit, has had a vital influence on the development of Clute and the surrounding area. In prehistoric times, nomadic Native American tribes lived in this region, hunting abundant game that thrived near the . . . — — Map (db m171534) HM
Near West Lake Jackson Road north of West Plantation Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832 · Member of the Convention of Texas, 1832 · President of the Convention of 1833 · Minister of the United States, 1836-1837 · Member of the 5th Congress of the Republic · Born in Virginia, 1806 · Died . . . — — Map (db m172703) HM
Near County Highway 8, 0.1 miles south of Boone 6th Street.
Emigrated to Texas from Missouri in 1827 as an Austin Colonist • Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832 • Five of his sons were in the Army of Texas in 1836 • Born May 14, 1786 • Died in December, 1833
Erected by the State of Texas . . . — — Map (db m158869) HM
On County Highway 8, 0.1 miles south of Boone 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
One of oldest cemeteries in Brazoria County. Started Dec.13, 1837, with burial of Sylvester Winn Damon, a relative, on the 1829 land grant of Abraham Darst, Austin Colony settler. Use of this burial ground was begun within a year of founding of . . . — — Map (db m158850) HM
Near County Highway 8, 0.1 miles south of Boone 6th Street.
Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in Texas Revolution at Siege of Bexar as Wagonmaster for Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Stole the bells of Mission Concepcion (Property of Mexico, Texas' enemy) to melt into bullets. Also . . . — — Map (db m158873) HM
On Main Street south of Austin Street, on the left when traveling south.
Bates' Fourth Regiment Texas Volunteers
Thirteenth Texas Infantry
Brown's Thirty-Fifth Texas Cavalry
On October 5, 1861, in Columbia, Texas (now East
Columbia), men from this area organized the
"Columbia Blues". They were mustered into . . . — — Map (db m161542) HM
On Jaggard Road (County Road 730) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the right when traveling south.
This local landmark was built between 1837 and 1841 for William Aldridge, a farmer and large landholder. After a 10-year ownership by merchant, Henry Hansen, the house was sold to J.H. Dance and Co., a construction firm that supplied arms to the . . . — — Map (db m49717) HM
On Austin Street (County Route 300E) at Front Street (County Route 300B) when traveling south on Austin Street.
Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Townsite of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of . . . — — Map (db m89323) HM
On Main Street at Duval Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Bethel Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest in Texas, was organized June 13, 1840. Land and original church given by Mrs. J. H. Bell. New church acquired, 1932. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 — — Map (db m182812) HM
On Jaggard Road (County Road 703) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south.
Near site of Dance Gun Shop. Started on Brazos River in 1850 by brothers J.H., George, and David Dance. Shop produced guns which helped arm the Confederacy during Civil War, 1861-65. The firearms were noted for precision. Shop also made machinery . . . — — Map (db m49712) HM
On Main Street at Duval Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
James Price Phillips, descendant of a Brazoria County Old 300 family, married Selina Harris Lee in 1911. They had four children, and Price built this house for his wife to commemorate the birth of their youngest child, Oliver Wendel, in 1920. The . . . — — Map (db m173075) HM
On Main Street (County Road 703) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south.
This Greek revival house was built about 1847 by Dr. Mason Locke Weems II, the first of a succession of Weems family physicians to live here. The house features a center passage plan and raised cottage form. Details on the six-bay inset porch . . . — — Map (db m49714) HM
On Front Street (County Route 300B) at Austin Street (Route 300E), on the left when traveling east on Front Street.
During a brief and troubled time in her life, Carry Amelia Moore Nation (1846-1911) operated the "Old Columbia Hotel" on this site about 1880. She later achieved fame as a hatchet-wielding crusader against the use of alcoholic drink and tobacco. . . . — — Map (db m89328) HM
Near Main Street (County Route 703) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the right when traveling north.
John Sweeny, Sr. (d. 1855) moved his family from Tennessee to Brazoria County, Texas, about 1833. With the help of slaves, he cleared his land and established a large plantation. This log cabin, originally located about 9 miles southwest of this . . . — — Map (db m49709) HM
On Main Street (County Road 703) at Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader-soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged . . . — — Map (db m49707) HM
On Duval Street (County Road 300A) at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Duval Street.
One of oldest houses surviving in Stephen F. Austin colony town of Bell's Landing (East Columbia), founded 1823 by Josiah H. Bell. Earliest part of this house was built about 1847 on cedar pole framing by George Lewis Nash, who lived here with his . . . — — Map (db m182810) HM
On Jaggard Road (County Road 703) 0.1 miles south of Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the right when traveling south.
Ariadne O. Gautier (1834-1910) came from Florida to this part of Texas in 1841 with her parents. Her father, Dr. Peter Gautier, Jr., joined other Texans in turning back an invading Mexican army in 1842. In 1855, Ariadne married Clinton Lucretius . . . — — Map (db m49716) HM
On Levee Road at Bryan Mound Road (Highway 242), on the left when traveling south on Levee Road.
During the first decade of the 20th century, mining engineers discovered sufficient quantities of sulphur deposits at Bryan Mound to lead to the organization of the Texas Freeport Sulphur Co. in 1912. The commercial production of sulphur at Bryan . . . — — Map (db m169695) HM
Near Quintana Street east of North Brazosport Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Erected by the State of Texas in memory of Colonel Robert M. Coleman
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence
Aide-de-Camp to General Sam Houston at San Jacinto
Colonel of the First Regiment of Texas Rangers
Born in Kentucky in . . . — — Map (db m173991) HM
On Skinner Street at North Avenue B, on the left when traveling north on Skinner Street.
Landing place of the "Lively" First vessel bringing immigrants to Austin's colony in 1821. There the Battle of Velasco, between Texas colonists and Mexican troops, was fought June 26, 1832. A treaty of peace between Texas and Mexico was signed . . . — — Map (db m167496) HM
On West Park Avenue at West Broad Street, on the right when traveling south on West Park Avenue.
The Freeport Sulphur Company was instrumental in the founding and early development of the city of Freeport and the region. It was incorporated on July 12, 1912, and then organized the Freeport Townsite Company with the purpose of developing a city . . . — — Map (db m96295) HM
On Quintana Street at North Brazosport Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on Quintana Street.
Brannen, Carl A. Jr. · Perrin, Ralph L. · Clement, James T. · Ramsay, Charles L. ·
Davis, Michael D. · Raney, Ray W. ·
Davidson, Frank · Rogers, John C ·
Davilla, Albert · Ross, Allen L. ·
Edgar, Noel J. · Silvey, Jesse ·
Hanson, Ralph . . . — — Map (db m172468) WM
On North Velasco Boulevard (County Road 523) just north of South Avenue H, on the right when traveling north.
In 1947, the various African American communities of the recently organized Brazosport Independent School District were consolidated at Velasco. Children from Freeport, Jones Creek, Clute and Evergreen gathered together in one building. For . . . — — Map (db m244238) HM
On West 2nd Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
The Schuster home was built in 1917 on land purchased by George Schuster in 1915. This land was part of the Freeport town site. The home was built primarily by George Schuster’s sons, Manuel, Henry, and Joe, all experienced carpenters. The . . . — — Map (db m170449) HM
On West 2nd Street at Locust Street, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street.
Freeport, Texas, was founded November, 1912, by the Freeport Sulphur Company. Among the families who gravitated to Freeport from the old city of Velasco was George Schuster, his wife Maria Theresa Beer and their twelve children. Land for the home . . . — — Map (db m170463) HM
On Karankawa Street at North Avenue C, on the left when traveling north on Karankawa Street.
One of oldest Texas towns. Port of entry for over 25,000 settlers, 1821-1835. Scene of first armed conflict leading to Texas Revolution, 1832. In mid-1800s, resort place for wealthy plantation families. Declined after the Civil War and 1875 . . . — — Map (db m167498) HM
Near Unnamed Road west of Autrey Street when traveling west.
In 1891 Brazos Investment Company dedicated these 2.5 acres as the only public cemetery in the county, except for an early slave graveyard, Clute. The deed calls for usage without charge for plots. Earliest grave marker 1893. Maintained by Velasco . . . — — Map (db m169693) HM
On North Avenue O west of Skinner Street when traveling west.
A part of Brazoria County history for more than a century, Velasco Lodge No. 757, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, was granted a charter from the Grand Lodge of Texas on December 8, 1893. R. E. Murrell served as First Worshipful Master.
The . . . — — Map (db m169457) HM
On North Avenue A at Karankawa Street, on the right when traveling west on North Avenue A.
Methodist circuit riding ministers were conducting worship services in the Velasco area as early as the 1830's. After the original townsite was destroyed in the hurricane of 1875 a new one developed further inland. Led by the Rev. John L. . . . — — Map (db m169456) HM
Near Creek Drive west of Route 792, on the left when traveling west.
A Republic of Texas soldier during War for Independence. Born in Edgefield, S. C.; came to Texas in 1835. Entering army, he fought in famed victory of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836. He received headright and bounty lands in Brazoria, San Patricio, . . . — — Map (db m173108) HM
On State Highway 36 at Gulf Prairie Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 36.
Fought by Texan army of 23 men under Capt. Randal Jones (1786-1873), sent out 1824 by Stephen F. Austin to the Lower Brazos to fight cannibal Karankawa Indians. Scouts found the camp here. Attack at dawn found Indians ready with spears. Jones’ . . . — — Map (db m90241) HM
On Weldon Road at State Highway 36, on the right when traveling east on Weldon Road.
John Greenville McNeel came to Texas in 1822 with his parents and brothers. Each of the men received land grants from the Mexican government as members of Stephen F. Austin's "Old Three Hundred" colony. Located near this site was the Ellerslie . . . — — Map (db m9453) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
Born near Austinville, Virginia, as was her brother Stephen Fuller Austin (1793-1836), Emily moved with her father Moses Austin (1761-1821) and mother Maria Brown Austin (1768-1824) to Missouri in 1798. The family operated lead mines there and . . . — — Map (db m90628) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
Pioneer Cemetery. Originally part of Peach Point Plantation. Used by descendants of James Franklin Perry and wife, Emily Austin Bryan Perry, Stephen F. Austin’s sister, and by the community since 1829. In 1836, Austin, the “Father of . . . — — Map (db m90591) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
Heroic early Texas soldier. Fought in Battle of the Medina, near San Antonio, 1813. Returned east afterward, but moved to Texas as a colonist in 1824. Fought on behalf of Mexico to quell Fredonian Rebellion, 1827; but against Santa Anna’s agents . . . — — Map (db m90589) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
A native of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, James Franklin Perry moved to Potosi, Missouri, in 1808. He joined the mercantile business of his relatives Samuel and John Perry, and became a partner in 1818.
While living in Potosi, Perry met and . . . — — Map (db m90627) HM
On State Highway 36 at Gulf Prairie Road and Peach Point Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 36.
Born in Missouri. Rode a mule to Texas in 1831 to join his uncle, Stephen F. Austin, Father of Texas. A private in Texas War for Independence. Legislator, congressman, member of Texas Secession Convention. Enlisted as a private in the Civil War, but . . . — — Map (db m53084) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
Adjutant of the Texas army in Battle of Velasco, June 26, 1832. Wounded there, he was guarding civilians at time Texas won independence in Battle of San Jacinto, April 21, 1836.
A bosom friend of Stephen F. Austin, Caldwell received land . . . — — Map (db m90590) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
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. . . . — — Map (db m90602) HM
On State Highway 36 at Weldon Road, on the left when traveling east on State Highway 36.
Founded 1828 by Henry Wm. Munson, who bought site from Stephen F. Austin, Father of Texas. This land joined Peach Point Plantation, Austin's home. Munson, one of Texans in uprising over injustices at Anahuac and Velasco in 1832, died in yellow fever . . . — — Map (db m244748) HM
On Brazos River Road east of Highway 2004, on the left when traveling east.
Thomas Phillip Crosby (1799-1860) came to Texas from New York in 1830. After surveying sections of land along the Colorado River in 1830, he settled on this tract along the Brazos River with an eye toward building a landing for lower Brazos River . . . — — Map (db m172701) HM
Near State Highway 36, 0.1 miles west of Old Brazos River Road (County Road 400), on the right when traveling west.
Born at Old Brazoria, Robert Edward Lee Stringfellow (1866-1941) began his career on a cattle ranch at the age of 14. Soon he acquired his own herd. He opened a Velasco meat market in 1890 and provided beef for workers building jetties at the . . . — — Map (db m90644) HM
Near Gulf Prairie Road, 0.2 miles south of Texas Highway 36, on the left when traveling south.
Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history.
Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in . . . — — Map (db m111119) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2004 west of Lake Road, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Virginia, Major Jackson came to Texas in 1838. His first successful plantation, 1839-1842 was Retrieve Plantation, now Retrieve prison (farm). Here he set up a sugar mill with a double set of kettles. In 1842, Jackson developed land which . . . — — Map (db m171415) HM
Near Highway 332 east of Hand Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Joseph H. Hawkins Native Virginian Joseph H. Hawkins practiced law in Kentucky, where he served as state legislator and U.S. congressman before moving to New Orleans. There he befriended Stephen F. Austin, who was broke and reluctant to complete . . . — — Map (db m167943) HM
On Crepe Myrtle Street east of Beechwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Chartered in 1841, the Brazos Canal Company was the result of local landowners' efforts to build canals to connect inland plantations to Gulf shipping ports. Construction began in 1847 on a canal, referred to locally as the "slave ditch" because . . . — — Map (db m172702) HM
Near Highway 272A at Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling east.
In community founded in 1837 as Chocolate Bayou shipping point, and named for famous English port. Burials began here 1875. 3-acre cemetery site was gift of Thomas C. Nelson. In early years, part of the tract was occupied by a building used as a . . . — — Map (db m173658) HM
Near Main Street at Avenue G, on the left when traveling north.
Liverpool, officially founded in 1837, received most of its mail by boat via Galveston or Velasco before the 1840s. Warren D. C. Hall (1788-1867), a leader in the Texas revolution and former secretary of war in the Republic of Texas, became . . . — — Map (db m173623) HM
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