West Columbia in Brazoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Columbia Cemetery
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9546.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 29° 8.457′ N, 95° 38.843′ W. Marker is in West Columbia, Texas, in Brazoria County. Marker is on E. Jackson St., 0.8 miles east of S. 17th, on the right when traveling east. Some of the graves inside the cemetery have historical markers attached. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Columbia TX 77486, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Columbia United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); George Rounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Eveline McKenzie Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Thaddus Constantine Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Tubbs Angier, M.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah H. Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel C. Hazen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); John S. D. Byrom (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,340 times since then and 77 times this year. Last updated on May 10, 2021, by Chris Kneupper of Brazoria, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2011, by Debbie A. Sutherland of West Columbia, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.