William Joel Bryan

William Joel Bryan (HM1PB6)

Location: Jones Creek, TX 77541 Brazoria County
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Country: United States of America
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N 28° 58.588', W 95° 28.386'

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(December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903)

     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 building of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" plantation - a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children.
Recorded - 1970
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HM NumberHM1PB6
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Marker Number9538
Year Placed1970
Placed ByTexas State Historical Survey Committee
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, November 14th, 2015 at 9:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 259025 N 3207898
Decimal Degrees28.97646667, -95.47310000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 28° 58.588', W 95° 28.386'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds28° 58' 35.28" N, 95° 28' 23.16" W
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Area Code(s)979, 281
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 183-257 Gulf Prairie, Jones Creek TX 77541, US
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