Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments
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Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza, Karankawa, and other tribes of Indians. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith caused the depa…
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Here in 1854 under the leadership of Rev. John Kilian Ev. Lutheran pastor about 600 Wends seeking religious liberty established the first Wendish settlement in Texas
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In this grave rests James Goucher and five members of his family murdered by Indians November 26, 1836. With the true pioneering spirit he had opened the first road from San Felipe to the settlements on the Colorado, known for many years as "Goucher's Trace"
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Established by Franciscan missionaries in 1749 with the hope of civilizing and christianizing the Coco, Mayeye, Orcoquiza, Karankawa, and other tribes of Indians. The martyrdom of Padre Jose Ganzabal and the circumstances connected therewith caused the depa…
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At this site, near the pioneer home of George Morgan, a battle took place, January 16, 1839, between settlers in this region and Indians under Chief Jose Maria in which the colonists were defeated.
A treaty with these Indians made soon after brought comp…
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Early important trade and educational center. Established by Augustus W. Sullivan in 1835. River navigation extended to this point for many years. The Austin-East Texas and the Houston-Waco roads crossed here. On this spot was located Port Sullivan College.…
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Formed from Brown, Comanche
Hamilton and Lampasas Counties
Created March 15, 1887
Organized August 30, 1887
Named in honor of
John T. Mills
1817 - 1871
Judge of the Third and Seventh
Judicial Districts in the
Republic of Texas
Goldthwaite, Cou…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1OYX_henry-smith_Brazoria-TX.html
(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 Velasco, June 26, 1832. …
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Came to Texas in October, 1835. Fought at San Jacinto in Captain Thomas H. McIntire's company. Died at Lynchburg, August 6, 1836.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM1P29_peach-point_Jones-Creek-TX.html
One-eighth mile south to
Peach Point
Home of Mrs. Emily M. Perry
1795-1851
Only sister of Stephen F. Austin,
who regarded the place as his home
after the burning of San Felipe
on March 29, 1836