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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Harris County, Texas

 
Clickable Map of Harris County, Texas and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Harris County, TX (511) Brazoria County, TX (182) Chambers County, TX (38) Fort Bend County, TX (122) Galveston County, TX (340) Liberty County, TX (91) Montgomery County, TX (68) Waller County, TX (49)  HarrisCounty(511) Harris County (511)  BrazoriaCounty(182) Brazoria County (182)  ChambersCounty(38) Chambers County (38)  FortBendCounty(122) Fort Bend County (122)  GalvestonCounty(340) Galveston County (340)  LibertyCounty(91) Liberty County (91)  MontgomeryCounty(68) Montgomery County (68)  WallerCounty(49) Waller County (49)
Houston is the county seat for Harris County
Adjacent to Harris County, Texas
      Brazoria County (182)  
      Chambers County (38)  
      Fort Bend County (122)  
      Galveston County (340)  
      Liberty County (91)  
      Montgomery County (68)  
      Waller County (49)  
 
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101 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10664 — First White House of the Republic of Texas
On Main Street at Preston Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Reported missing.
. . . Map (db m239817) HM
102 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Former Site of Capitol, Republic of Texas
On Texas Avenue east of Travis Street, on the left when traveling east.
Former Site of Capitol, Republic of Texas Texas won its independence from Mexico on April 21, 1836, and became a separate nation. Within a few months the Republic of Texas’s Congress selected the recently-founded town of Houston as the new . . . Map (db m140374) HM
103 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Founding of Harris County
On Congress Street at San Jacinto Street, on the right when traveling west on Congress Street.
In December 1835, near the beginning of the Texas Revolution, the new Provisional Government of Texas defined the boundary of the Municipality of Harrisburg, similar to the extent of Harris County today. Its largest town and seat of government was . . . Map (db m119465) HM
104 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 15497 — Frost Town
On McKee Street, 0.1 miles north of Elysian Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Frost Town community developed on the property of Jonathan Benson Frost, a veteran of the Texas War for Independence. After the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, Frost returned to his Tennessee home and brought his family to Texas, establishing a . . . Map (db m235852) HM
105 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10677 — Harris County
On Congress Street at San Jacinto Street, on the right when traveling west on Congress Street.
Inhabited during the 17th century by Karankawa and Orcoquiza Indians, and considered in 1756 by Spain for site of Presidio de San Agustin de Ahumada, this region was settled permanently in 1822 by the colonists of Stephen F. Austin. In 1824 John R. . . . Map (db m59557) HM
106 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Harris County 1910 Courthouse
On Fannin Street at Congress Street, on the right when traveling north on Fannin Street.
This site has served as the courthouse square for Harris (originally Harrisburg) County since the completion of the first county courthouse, a two-story frame structure, in April 1838. Later courthouses were constructed on this site in 1851, 1860 . . . Map (db m119967) HM
107 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10679 — Harris County Courthouse of 1910
Near Fannin Street at Congress Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
When brothers Augustus C. and John K. Allen founded Houston in 1836, they designated this site as the Courthouse Square. In 1837 Houston became the Harrisburg (later Harris) County Seat, and a two-story pine log courthouse was constructed here. . . . Map (db m61116) HM
108 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10684 — Hogg Building
On Louisiana Street at Preston Street, on the right when traveling north on Louisiana Street.
Noted Houston business and civic leader Will C. Hogg (1875-1930) had this commercial structure built in 1921. Early tenants included the Armor Auto Company and the Great Southern Life Insurance Company. The art deco building, designed by the . . . Map (db m62353) HM
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109 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10787 — Horace Dickinson Taylor(1821-1890)
On Preston Street west of Smith Street, on the left when traveling east.
At the age of 17 Horace Dickinson Taylor left his native Massachusetts with his brother, Edward, after the sudden death of their parents. They settled in Independence, Texas, in 1838, and in 1848 the Taylor brothers moved to Houston where they . . . Map (db m116812) HM
110 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10691 — Houston Bar Association
On Fannin Street, on the left when traveling south.
Members of the legal profession began practicing in Houston in 1837, one year after Texas gained its independence from Mexico and became a Republic. The earliest evidence of organization among the city's attorneys dates to 1870, when the original . . . Map (db m116548) HM
111 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10692 — Houston City, Republic of Texas
On Bagby Street at McKinney Street, on the right when traveling south on Bagby Street.
By vote of Congress, Nov. 30, 1836, chosen temporary capital for new Republic of Texas. At the time a small townsite at the head of Buffalo Bayou navigation. Into a "Houston City" of mud, tents, cabins on April 1, 1837, came President Sam Houston . . . Map (db m62875) HM
112 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10693 — Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade
On Travis Street at Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south on Travis Street.
Founded in 1874 to facilitate trade in the expanding cotton market. This Victorian renaissance revival edifice, designed by Eugene T. Heiner, was built in 1884-85 by contractors Max Kosse and James S. Lucas. The exchange room and galleries were . . . Map (db m59561) HM
113 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10748 — Kellum-Noble House
On Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1847 by Nathaniel Kellum. Used as early school. Became part of first city park in 1899. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 Incise in base: Restored 1954 by Harris County Heritage SocietyMap (db m149991) HM
114 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 13017 — Magnolia Brewery Building
On Franklin Street at Milam Street, on the left when traveling east on Franklin Street.
Magnolia Brewery was part of the Houston Ice and Brewing Company, founded in the late 19th century by Hugh Hamilton. Some of the brewery's popular brands included Magnolia, Southern Select and Richelieu beers. This building, designed by H.C. Cooke . . . Map (db m62368) HM
115 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10729 — Merchants and Manufacturers Building
Near North Main Street south of Girard Street, on the left when traveling north.
This building was constructed to house the activities of Houston's merchants and manufacturers during the post-World War I economic boom. Its location provided access to water, rail, and truck transportation of goods. Completed in 1930, the M & M . . . Map (db m119467) HM
116 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10630 — Nichols-Rice-Cherry House
Near Bagby Street south of Lamar Street, on the right when traveling south.
Greek Revival house built 1850 by Gen. Ebenezer Nichols at Congress and San Jacinto streets, sold to Wm. M. Rice, a philanthropist, 1856. Bought by Mrs. E. R. Cherry, 1897, with $25 bid on front door; moved by her to 806 Fargo. Later moved here and . . . Map (db m116857) HM
117 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10724 — Old Market Square
On Congress Street at Travis Street, on the right when traveling east on Congress Street.
Platted 1836 by surveyors Gail Borden, Jr., and Moses Lapham as "Congress Square." It was intention of city fathers Augustus C. and John K. Allen to have permanent Capitol of Republic of Texas located here. However, this was never realized and . . . Map (db m61082) HM
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118 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10744 — Pillot Building
On Fannin Street at Congress Street, on the right when traveling south on Fannin Street.
The original building at this site, a cast iron front structure, was built between 1857 and 1869. Early tenants of the building, owned by French-born merchant and Houston civic leader Eugene Pillot (1820-1896), included attorneys, real estate . . . Map (db m61013) HM
119 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10745 — Pillot House
Near Bagby Street north of Lamar Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built 1868 by Eugene Pillot, at 1803 McKinney. Occupied for almost a century by his family.Map (db m63311) HM
120 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Republic Building
On Preston Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
Republic Building Completed in 1907 by the original owner, Allen Paul, the Republic Building characterizes the Chicago School of commercial architecture which was prevalent during the early twentieth century. The architectural firm of . . . Map (db m140372) HM
121 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 15758 — Sam Houston Park
On Bagby Street at Lamar Street (Allen Parkway), on the left when traveling north on Bagby Street.
Sam Houston Park began with Nathaniel Kelly Kellum's purchase of 13 acres on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou in 1844 and 1845. Here Kellum built a brick factory, a tannery and his residence. The property was later sold to Zerviah Noble, who held it . . . Map (db m62253) HM
122 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10766 — San Felipe Cottage
Near Bagby Street north of Lamar Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Oldest surviving house in Houston; built 1837 on land of Mrs. Obedience Smith, an early settler.Map (db m63322) HM
123 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Site of Capitol of the Republic of Texas1837-38-39 & 42
On Texas Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Commemorating days when after her glorious struggle Texas stood an independent nation.Map (db m116809) HM
124 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10635 — Site of Confederate Prison Compound
On Girard Street east of Travis Street, on the left when traveling east.
Before 1861, site of warehouse serving Buffalo Bayou shipping. At times during 1861-65, the building here housed prisoners of war. In Jan. 1863 it held 350 Federals captured by Houston-based Confederate army of Gen. John B. Magruder. The city also . . . Map (db m119862) HM
125 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Site of General Sam Houston House
On Caroline Street south of Preston Street, on the left when traveling south.
Site of house where General Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas lived, 1837-1838Map (db m116844) HM
126 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — Site of Home of President Sam Houston
On Caroline Street south of Preston Street, on the left when traveling south.
Site of Home of President Sam Houston of the Republic of Texas 1837-9Map (db m116845) HM
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127 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 15955 — Site of the Organization of Lady Washington Chapter, NSDAR
On Texas Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The Lady Washington Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was organized on November 14, 1899, when 10 of the original 17 organizing members met in the western parlor of the Capitol Hotel (later known as the . . . Map (db m116808) HM
128 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10781 — Sons of the Republic of Texas
On Lamar Street, 0.1 miles west of Bagby Street, on the right when traveling west.
On April 10, 1893, under the guidance of Francis Marion Otis Fenn, a local lodge was organized in Richmond for the benefit of male descendants of Texas Revolution veterans. The Richmond group traveled to Houston a few days later, and on April 20, . . . Map (db m62308) HM
129 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — State National Bank Building
On Main Street south of Preston Street, on the left when traveling south.
State National Bank Building Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1982Map (db m140323) HM
130 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10786 — Sweeney, Coombs & Fredericks Building
On Main Street at Congress Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This late-Victorian commercial building with a 3-story corner turret and Eastlake decorative elements was designed by George E. Dickey in 1889. Evidence indicates that the 1889 construction may have been a renovation of an 1861 structure built by . . . Map (db m60989) HM
131 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10712 — The Kennedy Bakery
On Congress Street at Travis Street, on the right when traveling west on Congress Street.
Irish native John Kennedy (1819-78) came to Houston in 1842. A baker, he operated a store at other locations in the city before commissioning the construction of this building about 1860 for a steam bakery. Kennedy later established other . . . Map (db m61009) HM
132 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — The Spirit of the Confederacy
Near Bagby Street at Lamar Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Spirit of the Confederacy Erected by the Robert E. LeeChapter N. 186 U.D.C.January 1908To all the heroes of the South who fought for the principles of States rights. Monument Committee Julia H Franklin, Bettie P. Mutcheson, Ella H. Sydnor, . . . Map (db m117428) WM
133 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — 10665 — W. L. Foley Building
Near Travis Street at Congress Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
John Kennedy (d. 1878), who had a trading post for frontiersmen and Indians in Houston as early as 1841, built the oldest part of this structure as investment property in 1860. After half of the building burned, his son-in-law, W. L. Foley (d. . . . Map (db m170964) HM
134 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — West End Park
On Andrews Street at Howe, on the right when traveling east on Andrews Street.
West End Park was the second baseball park for the Buffaloes, Houston's professional Texas League ball club. Opened in April 1905 with the home plate entrance at Andrews and Heiner on the San Felipe street car line, this was the most significant . . . Map (db m170893) HM
135 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Downtown Houston — World War I Monument
On Bagby Street at Allen Parkway on Bagby Street.
[Inscription at top] 1914 1918 Erected in memory of the Harris County men who died in the World War for Liberty [Central plaque] Charle H. Acres • Norman D. Acuff • Robert E. L. Acuff • Leslie Alexander •John W. Alexander • Charle . . . Map (db m243651) WM
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136 Texas, Harris County, Houston, East Downtown — 10761 — St. Nicholas Catholic Church
On Clay Street at St. Charles Street, on the left when traveling west on Clay Street.
Founded in 1887 as Houston's first Catholic church for blacks, St. Nicholas Parish was located at the corner of Chenevert and Lamar Streets. This building, designed by Leo Diehlmann, was completed in 1924. Prominent features include twin projecting . . . Map (db m235884) HM
137 Texas, Harris County, Houston, El Dorado/ Oates Prarie — Harris County Cemetery and the Home for the Aged
On Oates Road, 0.2 miles south of Beaumont Highway (Business U.S. 90), on the left when traveling south.
The first officially recorded Harris County Cemetery was established for the burial of deceased paupers in 1904 on the Harris County Poor Farm. Originally located along White Oak Bayou from 1882 until 1894. It was moved to an area that is now part . . . Map (db m195677) HM
138 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Energy Corridor — Rabindranath Tagore(May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941)
On Eldridge Parkway, 0.2 miles south of Briar Forest Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Rabindranath Tagore the Nobel Laureate Poet, Philosopher, and Progressive Renaissance Man of India, was the first person from Asia to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He is considered the brightest star in the cultural and literary world . . . Map (db m199139) HM
139 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10654 — Amos B. Edson
On Valentine Street at West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling south on Valentine Street.
Arrived in Texas January 28, 1836, having been recruited in New Orleans for the Army of Texas by Captain Amasa Turner in whose company he served at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, 1837.Map (db m59589) HM
140 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10718 — Archibald S. Lewis
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
A member of Captain Benjamin F. Bryant's company at San Jacinto Died in Houston December 3, 1839Map (db m129913) HM
141 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 13821 — Augustus Chapman Allen
On Valentine Street at West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling south on Valentine Street.
Augustus Chapman Allen was born to Roland and Sarah (Chapman) Allen in Canaseraga, New York on July 4, 1806. He graduated from the Polytechnic Institute at Chittenango, New York, where he taught mathematics until 1827. That year, he became a . . . Map (db m59588) HM
142 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 17014 — Bethel Baptist Church
On Andrews Street at Crosby Street, on the left when traveling west on Andrews Street.
In 1890-91, Rev. Jack Yates and a group of worshippers left Antioch Baptist Church over a disagreement about renovation funding. They named their new congregation Bethel Baptist Church, referring to "Beth-el" meaning a "Center" near an . . . Map (db m171191) HM
143 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10674 — David Grieves
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
A member of Captain Henry Teal's company at San Jacinto Born in Scotland Died in Houston June 15, 1837Map (db m129968) HM
144 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10754 — David Porter Richardson
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Private secretary of President Sam Houston Died at Houston August 12, 1837Map (db m129868) HM
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145 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10742 — Eli Noland
On Saulnier Street at Valentine Street, on the right when traveling west on Saulnier Street.
In Captain William S. Fisher's company at San Jacinto Born in Ohio in 1804 Died in Houston, December 17, 1841Map (db m129948) HM
146 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10775 — Fielding G. Secrest
On Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Served in Captain Henry W. Karnes' company of Cavalry at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, June 1, 1840 His wife Eliza Sneed Secrest Died in 1839Map (db m129952) HM
147 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10590 — George Allen(April 12, 1812 - June 5, 1854)
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Texas War for Independence soldier; served also in Somervell Expedition against aggressors in Republic of Texas. Born in New York state. Came to Texas in 1830s. Settled 1838 in Houston, to help his brothers, Augustus C. and John Kirby Allen, . . . Map (db m129875) HM
148 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10593 — Gravesite of John Kirby Allen (1810-1838)Co-founder of Houston
On Valentine Street at West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling south on Valentine Street.
Houston in 1836 was a humid swamp overgrown with sweet gum trees and coffee bean weeds. In this spot, however, two brothers from New York recognized the future "commercial emporium of Texas." John Kirby Allen was born and lived in New York . . . Map (db m59839) HM
149 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10688 — Harvey Homan
On Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Came to Texas in January, 1836 Fought at San Jacinto in Captain Richard Roman's company Born in Kentucky, 1806 Died in Houston July, 1846Map (db m129949) HM
150 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10796 — Henry Livingston Thompson
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Commodore of the Texan Navy Died in Houston, Nov. 1, 1837 "The funeral of the late Commodore Thompson took place on the morning of Thursday last. His remains were followed to the grave by the largest and most respectable . . . Map (db m129917) HM
151 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10716 — In Memory of Mrs. Rebecca Lamar
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Widow of John Lamar and mother of Mirabeau B. Lamar Died at "Oak Grove" in Houston July 26, 1839Map (db m129865) HM
152 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 14479 — J. Vance Lewis
On Wilson Street at Andrews Street, on the right when traveling south on Wilson Street.
J. Vance Lewis was an attorney and community activist for the African-American community in Houston. Born enslaved circa 1863 in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Lewis attended Leland University in New Orleans before earning a teaching certificate . . . Map (db m170863) HM
153 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 14605 — Jacob Maybee
On Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Came to Texas in 1835 A member of Captain William S. Fisher's company at San Jacinto Died at Houston February 8, 1838Map (db m129955) HM
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154 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10634 — James Collinsworth
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Tennessee, 1806. Drowned in Galveston, July 11, 1839, and his remains brought by boat up Buffalo Bayou to Houston. His remains interred in this cemetery under the auspices of Temple Lodge No. 4. First Masonic funeral ever held in Texas . . . Map (db m129870) HM
155 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10602 — Jethro Russell Bancroft
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Came to Texas in 1830 Served in Captain Thomas H. McIntire's company at San Jacinto Died January 7, 1848Map (db m129969) HM
156 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — John Austin Wharton
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Front:) Erected by the State of Texas to the memory of John Austin Wharton Born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1806 Died at Houston, Texas December 17, 1838 (Rear:) Member of the General Council of the . . . Map (db m129972) HM
157 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10629 — John Cheevers
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Came to Texas in 1829 Died in Houston in 1846 Participated in the Battle of San Jacinto as a member of Captain Thomas H. McIntire's companyMap (db m129919) HM
158 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10594 — John Kirby Allen
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Canasareaugh, New York 1810. Came to Texas in 1832. Died in Houston August 18, 1838 John K. Allen was a member of the first Congress of the Republic (1836-1837) from Nacogdoches County. He and his brother, Augustus C. Allen, on August . . . Map (db m129873) HM
159 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10753 — John R. Reid
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
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160 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10755 — John Richardson
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Came to Texas, 1834. In Captain James Gillaspie's company at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, May 25, 1840Map (db m129918) HM
161 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10799 — John Viven
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
A member of Captain William Wood's company at San Jacinto Died in Houston, October 26, 1856Map (db m129912) HM
162 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10737 — John W. Moore
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Opposed Bradburn at Anahuac 1832. Member of the Consul- tation at San Felipe in 1835. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, 1836. First sheriff of Harris County, 1837 to 1840. City alderman in Houston, 1840. Married to Eliza . . . Map (db m129910) HM
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163 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10655 — Joseph Ehlinger
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born in Alsace, France 1792 Died in Houston, Texas 1845 Served in Captain William J. E. Heard's company at San JacintoMap (db m129911) HM
164 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 16771 — Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
On Ruthven Street at Wilson Street, on the right when traveling east on Ruthven Street.
In the late 1890s, Macedonia Baptist Church organized in Freedmantown, and was briefly known as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. In 1907, the church bought land at 1216 Ruthven Street and built a one-story wood structure. The church incorporated . . . Map (db m170986) HM
165 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10736 — Major Isaac N. Moreland
On Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Georgia. Came to Texas in 1834. Storming of Bexar, 1835. Commanded the artillery at San Jacinto. Made Major, July 20, 1836. Law partner of David G. Burnet, 1837. Died June 7, 1840 while Chief Justice of Harris County. Buried . . . Map (db m129950) HM
166 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10619 — Moses W. Brigham
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
A member of Captain Amasa Turner's company Battle of San Jacinto Died in Houston 1854Map (db m129953) HM
167 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 14032 — Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
On Valentine Street at Ruthven Street, on the right when traveling north on Valentine Street.
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church has served as a vital spiritual and community institution in the Fourth Ward since the congregation's organization in 1915. The church has always met in the historic Freedmen's Town District, founded by former . . . Map (db m171161) HM
168 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 17015 — New Zion Temple Church - Worldwide Fellowship, Inc.
On Ruthven Street at Gillette Street, on the right when traveling east on Ruthven Street.
New Zion Temple Church Worldwide Fellowship, Inc. was founded as "The Little Church on Ruthven Street," a Church of God in Christ congregation. Bishop Hayward W. Falls fulfilled the community's needs by using donated supplies to erect a . . . Map (db m170906) HM
169 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — Old San Felipe Road
On West Dallas Street at Valentine Street, on the right when traveling east on West Dallas Street.
1836 – 1936 Old San Felipe Road Erected by Lady Washington Chapter D. A. R. Map (db m243642) HM
170 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 13317 — Origins of Freedman's Town
On West Dallas Street at Heiner Street, on the right when traveling west on West Dallas Street.
Located in Houston's Fourth Ward, the original Freedman's Town settlement was founded soon after the emancipation of enslaved blacks on June 19, 1865, at the end of the Civil War in Texas. Positioned west of downtown and directly south of Buffalo . . . Map (db m59562) HM
171 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10604 — Robert Barr
On West Dallas Street, on the right when traveling east.
San Jacinto veteran. Postmaster General of the Republic under Houston and Lamar. Born in Urbana, Ohio in 1802. Died in Houston, Texas at 9 a.m. October 11, 1839, of yellow fever. Buried under the auspices of the Masonic and . . . Map (db m129915) HM
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172 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10732 — Robert W. Montgomery
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
A member of Captain Henry Teal's company of Regulars at San Jacinto Died in Houston June, 1837Map (db m129970) HM
173 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 11691 — Rutherford B.H. Yates, Sr., House
On Andrews Street, 0.1 miles east of Wilson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes Yates (1878-1944), son of the Rev. John Henry "Jack" and Harriet Yates, grew up next door to this property (in a house later relocated to Sam Houston Park.) Yates followed in his father's footsteps as a civic and . . . Map (db m170860) HM
174 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 15870 — St. James United Methodist Church
On Wilson Street at Andrews Street, on the right when traveling north on Wilson Street.
In 1867, a small group of African Americans left Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church to organize a new Methodist congregation closer to their homes in Freedmen's Town. They began worshipping under a brush arbor on Buffalo Bayou. In 1871, trustees . . . Map (db m170983) HM
175 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 13640 — The Reverend Ned P. Pullum
On Andrews Street at Wilson Street, on the left when traveling west on Andrews Street.
The Rev. Ned P. Pullum was an influential African American pastor in 19th and 20th century Houston. Born c. 1861 in Pickensville, Alabama, he was ordained a Baptist minister by 1889 and in 1895 accepted the pastorate of Antioch Baptist Church in . . . Map (db m170861) HM
176 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 13318 — Twentieth Century Development of Freedman's Town
On West Gray Street at Taft Street, on the right when traveling east on West Gray Street.
Founded on the south banks of Buffalo Bayou soon after the June 19, 1865 emancipation of enslaved blacks, Freedman's Town became the center of Houston's African American community. It originally stretched from Buffalo Bayou south to Sutton Street, . . . Map (db m62928) HM
177 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10785 — William C. Swearingen
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in Kentucky. Arrived at Velasco, January 28, 1836 on the schooner Pennsylvania to fight for the freedom of Texas. A member of Captain Amasa Turner's company at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, December 24, 1839 "Kiss William . . . Map (db m129971) HM
178 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10652 — William Daniel Durham
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born in England in 1814 Participated in the capture of Bexar, December 5th to 10th, 1835. Served in Captain William J. E. Heard's company at San Jacinto and was Second Lieutenant in the Milam Guards when he died at Houston, Aug- . . . Map (db m129916) HM
179 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10668 — William Gammell
On Valentine Street, on the right when traveling south.
Born in Scotland. Fought at San Jacinto in Captain A. H. Wyly's company. Died in Houston, April 10, 1869 and was buried here. His widow Jane McDaniel Gammell Died November 11, 1908 and was buried in the Glenwood . . . Map (db m129951) HM
180 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Fourth Ward — 10783 — William S. Stilwell
On Saulnier Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Private in Captain Isaac N. Moreland's company of Artillery at San Jacinto. Appointed Captain, December 26, 1836. Born in New York 1809. Died in Houston September 12, 1837 "Died in this city, on the 12th inst., suddenly, . . . Map (db m129954) HM
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181 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Glenbrook Valley — 10721 — Site of Lubbock Ranch
Near Rockhill Street near Glencrest Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Texas statesman Francis Richard Lubbock (1815-1905) owned a 1300-acre ranch near this site. A native of South Carolina, Lubbock came to Houston in 1837. He soon opened a general store and was a business, political and civic leader. He served as . . . Map (db m50142) HM
182 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — 15730 — Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church
On Medina Street at Sycamore Street, on the left when traveling south on Medina Street.
In 1866, former slave William Burley came to Harrisburg to minister to newly-emancipated African Americans. He purchased property for a home and a church at the intersection of Sycamore and Fennell Streets along the banks of Brays Bayou. The church . . . Map (db m235919) HM
183 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — 10621 — Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado RailroadSite of General Offices
On Elm Street west of Frio Street, on the right when traveling west.
Building of a railroad from here to the Brazos, to handle commerce of rich plantations, was attempted unsuccessfully in 1840-41 by early merchant Andrew Briscoe and the Harrises who founded Harrisburg. Their holdings, including Harrisburg . . . Map (db m201842) HM
184 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — 10670 — Glendale Cemetery
Near East Magnolia Street, 0.1 miles east of Lavaca Street.
Burial place, Texas heroes and pioneers. Began as private plot of family of John R. Harris, founder of Harrisburg (now part of Houston). First burial, on July 23, 1839, was of Mrs. Harris' cousin, Judge John Birdsall, an ex-Attorney General of . . . Map (db m235922) HM
185 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — 10687 — Holy Cross Mission(Episcopal)
On Medina Street at East Erath Street, on the left when traveling north on Medina Street.
A religious force since 1865, when the Rev. J.M. Curtis and 24 Harrisburg communicants met in a mission called Nativity, changed to Holy Cross about 1875. Numbering from 12 to 50 as the local economy shifted, members - especially the women - . . . Map (db m170907) HM
186 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — Old Harrisburg
On Frio Street near Lawndale Street, on the left when traveling north.
The town was founded in 1826 by John Richardson Harris, a native of New York State and one of the "Old Three Hundred" Texas colonists. He died of yellow fever in 1829, while visiting in New Orleans. His wife, Jane Birdsall Harris, and the oldest . . . Map (db m62912) HM
187 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — 10680 — Old Harrisburg
Near Frio Street at Lawndale Street, on the left when traveling north.
Early Texas port and trading post. Site of state's first steam saw, grist mills and railroad terminal. Town founded, 1826, by John R. Harris, who was first settler in 1823. Became shipping center for early colonies, established when Texas was part . . . Map (db m62910) HM
188 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater East End — Site of the Home of Mrs. Jane Harris
On Frio Street, 0.1 miles south of East Elm Street, on the left when traveling north.
Site of the Home of Mrs. Jane Harris Widow of the founder of Harrisburg The Cabinet Officers of the Republic of Texas were members of her household from March 23, to April 13, 1836 David G.Burnet, President Lorenzo de Zavala, Vice . . . Map (db m171044) HM
189 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greater Heights — 16429 — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
On Heights Boulevard at West 19th Street, on the right when traveling south on Heights Boulevard.
Organized in 1911 as a mission, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has roots in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Mission, which served the Houston Heights community from 1896 to 1903. Many of the communicants of St. Stephen’s became charter members of St. . . . Map (db m234511) HM
190 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Greenway/Upper Kirby — 10667 — Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club
On Westheimer Road at Argonne Street, on the right when traveling east on Westheimer Road.
Built about 1880. Until 1920, the John Smith School. Restored 1927 by Will Hogg. A memorial since 1942 to Will and Mike Hogg. Gardens added 1955. Open to public.Map (db m63842) HM
191 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 10599 — Autry House
On Main Street at Cambridge Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
This house was built in 1921 by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas as a student center for Rice University. It was designed by Houston architect William Ward Watkin and the Boston architectural firm of Cram & Ferguson in the Italian Mediterranean style . . . Map (db m196488) HM
192 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 10632 — Clayton House
Near Caroline Street south of Oakdale Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1916-17, this Georgian Revival house was the home of William L. Clayton (1880-1966), founder of Anderson, Clayton, & Co., a cotton trading firm. A leader in public service as well as business, Clayton was a principal architect of the . . . Map (db m125878) HM
193 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 10661 — First Presbyterian Church of Houston
On South Main Street north of Binz Street, on the right when traveling south.
Organized March 31 (Easter Sunday), 1839, in Senate Chamber, Capitol of Republic of Texas, Main at Texas, by the Rev. Wm. Youel Allen, missionary from the United States, and eleven members. James Burke was elected ruling elder. Services of worship . . . Map (db m125877) HM
194 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — General Sam Houston
On Hermann Park Drive south of Fannin Street, in the median.
Dedicated in honor of General Sam Houston Born March 2, 1793 in Rockridge County, Virginia Died July 26, 1863 near Huntsville, Texas 1809-1812 Lived with Cherokee Indians in Virginia 1813-1818 Served in U.S. Army 1819-1822 Practiced law in . . . Map (db m141260) HM WM
195 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 15713 — Houston's First Sit-in
On Almeda Road south of Cleburne Street, on the right when traveling south.
From 1896 until the 1960s in the southern United States, Jim Crow laws effectively banned African Americans from using public facilities and basic services that were used by whites. In March 1960, thirteen students from Texas Southern University . . . Map (db m140666) HM
196 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 16541 — Married Ladies Social, Art & Charity Club of America
On Southmore Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Chenevert Street, on the right when traveling east.
In the early 20th century many black women became progressive leaders, investing themselves in social activities through clubs. On September 8, 1902, twelve ladies of Houston's Elite Black Society founded the Married Ladies Social Art and Charity . . . Map (db m236013) HM
197 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 16770 — Maurice Joseph Sullivan(June 21, 1884 - December 15, 1961)
On San Jacinto Street at Southmore Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on San Jacinto Street.
Maurice J. Sullivan, son of Maurice and Margaret (Fitzsimons) Sullivan, was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Detroit College (1901-1903) and studied structural and civil engineering at the University of Michigan (1904-1906). While . . . Map (db m167322) HM
198 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — Southend Water Pumping Station
On Hermann Drive north of Caroline Street, on the left when traveling west.
Southend Water Pumping Station City of Houston Historical Significance Until 1919, the City of Houston provided water from only one source, the Central Water Plant. Around 1915 plans were made to add three new water pumping stations: Southend . . . Map (db m141264) HM
199 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 13591 — St. Paul's United Methodist Church
On Main Street at Binz Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
At the beginning of the 20th century, members of Houston’s Methodist community worked toward organizing a new congregation on what was then the burgeoning south end of town. In December 1905, individuals met at the J.O. Ross family home and held . . . Map (db m61005) HM
200 Texas, Harris County, Houston, Houston Museum District — 12340 — Third Church of Christ, Scientist
On Almeda Road at Binz Street, on the right when traveling south on Almeda Road.
Intended to serve the congregation that had been organized as an offshoot of the growing First Church of Christ, Scientist, in 1922, this structure was designed by J. Rodney Tabor of the Jonas and Tabor Architectural Firm. Completed in 1928, this . . . Map (db m236014) HM

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