Historical Markers in Houston, Texas

Amos B. Edson · 1936

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.

Archibald S. Lewis · 1936

A member of Captain Benjamin F. Bryant's company at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, December 3, 1839.

David Grieves · 1936

A member of Captain Henry Teal's company at San Jacinto. Born in Scotland; died in Houston June 15, 1837.

David Porter Richardson · 1936

Private secretary of President Sam Houston. Died at Houston, August 12, 1837.

Edwin Fairfax Gray · 1936

Midshipman in the Texas Navy, 1841. Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, 1857. Lieutenant Colonel, 4th Texas Infantry C. S. A., 1862-65. Born in Fredericksburg, Virginia March 15, 1829; Died, Aug. 19, 1884

Eli Noland · 1936

In Captain William S. Fisher's company at San Jacinto. Born in Ohio in 1804; died in Houston, December 17, 1841.

Fielding G. Secrest · 1936

Served in Captain Henry W. Karnes' company of cavalry at San Jacinto. Died in Huston, June 1, 1840. His wife Eliza Sneed Secrest died in 1839.

Harvey Homan · 1936

Came to Texas in January, 1836. Fought at San Jacinto in Captain Richard Roman's company. Born in Kentucky, 1806; died in Houston July, 1846.

Henry Livingston Thompson · 1936

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…

Home of Mrs. Margaret McCormick · 1936

On this site on April 21, 1836, stood the home of Mrs. Margaret McCormick whose husband, Arthur McCormick, died here in 1825. Mrs. McCormick lost her life here in 1854 when the home was burned.

James Collinsworth · 1936

Born in Tennessee, 1806. Drowned in Galveston, July 11, 1838, 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…

Jethro Russell Bancroft · 1936

Came to Texas in 1830. Served in Captain Thomas H. McIntire's company at San Jacinto. Died January 7, 1848.

John Cheevers · 1936

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 company.

John Kirby Allen · 1936

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,…

John R. Reid · 1936

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, 1839. A member of the Congress of the Republic, 1840-1841. Died in Huston, December 25, 1841, and was buried under the auspices of Holland (Masonic) Lodge No. 1.

John Richardson · 1936

Came to Texas, 1834. In Captain James Gillaspie's company at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, May 25, 1840.

John Viven · 1936

A member of Captain William Wood's company at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, October 26, 1856.

John W. Moore · 1936

Opposed Bradburn at Anahuac 1832. Member of the Consultation 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…

Joseph Ehlinger · 1936

Born in Alsace, France 1792; died in Houston, Texas 1845. Served in Captain William J. E. Heard's company at San Jacinto.

Lorenzo de Zavala · 1936

Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Vice president of the Republic of Texas. His plank-covered log house, the first in the municipality of Harrisburg. built in 1829, served as a hospital for the wounded…

Major Isaac N. Moreland · 1936

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…

Maybee, Jacob · 1936

Mexican Cavalry, Battle of San Jacinto · 1936

The Mexican Cavalry was on the left wing, Infantry and Artillery in the center behind a fortification of boxes and baggage, while the extreme right was far extended.

Moses W. Brigham · 1936

A member of Captain Amasa Turner's company at Battle of San Jacinto. Died in Houston January 20, 1838.

Mrs. Rebecca Lamar · 1936

Widow of John Lamar; mother of Mirabeau B. Lamar. Died at "Oak Grove" in Houston, July 26, 1839.

Robert Barr · 1936

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…

Robert W. Montgomery · 1936

A member of Captain Henry teal's company of Regulars at San Jacinto. Died in Houston, June, 1837.

Sherman, Gen. Sidney, Home of · 1936

Site of the Home of General Sidney Sherman 1805-1873 Commander of the left wing of the Army at the Battle of San Jacinto - Member of the Texas Congress, 1842-1843 - Builder of the first Texas railroad - This house was…

Site of the First White House of the Republic of Texas · 1936

Here dwelt President Sam Houston from November, 1837 to December, 1838 and President Mirabeau B. Lamar, from December, 1838 to October, 1839. Erected by the State of Texas 1936.

Texas Army Attacked in Four Divisions · 1936

- The Cavalry on the right, commanded by Mirabeau B. Lamar; next, the Infantry under Lieutenant Colonel Henry Millard and the "Twin Sisters" cannon under Colonel George W. Hockley; the 1st Regiment in the center under…

Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto · 1936

To the tune of "Will You Come to the Bower" the Texans advanced, "Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad" was their cry, with cannons and gunshot, clubs and Bowie knives they fought. No quarter was given, the route was…

William C. Swearingen · 1936

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 Daniel Durham · 1936

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…

William Gammell · 1936

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…

William S. Stilwell · 1936

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.,…

Within A Few Minutes, Battle of San Jacinto Site · 1936

Within a few minutes the Battle of San Jacinto was over. According to General Houston's report 630 Mexicans lay dead on the field, 208 were wounded and 730 were taken prisoners. Money, arms and equipment were captured.…

Samuel Paschall · 1957

Born in Tennessee in 1815. Private in Captain Amasa Turner's company at the Battle of San Jacinto. Served in the Army of Texas from February 13, 1836 to June 30, 1837. Died June 6, 1874. Wife, Bridget O'Reilly. Erected…

Colonel Benjamin Franklin Terry · 1963

(February 18, 1821 - December 17, 1861) Star and Wreath Fort Bend County planter. Member Secession Convention, 1861. Sent to Virginia hoping to fight for South in first battle of war. Cited for valuable volunteer…

Battle of San Jacinto · 1964

At mid-afternoon April 21, 1836, two miles to the north, General Sam Houston with about 1,000 Texans in 18 minutes annihilated the 1,400-man army of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President of Mexico. Screened by trees…

Forum of Civics of River Oaks Garden Club · 1964

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. (1964)

Site of Battle of San Jacinto, 1836 · 1964

Near here on the afternoon of April 21, 1836, the army of the Republic of Texas, commanded by General Sam Houston was drawn up to attack an invading Mexican army commanded by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

Houston City, Republic of Texas · 1965

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,…

Old Harrisburg · 1965

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,…

Site of Confederate Prison Compound · 1965

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.…

Site of Old Houston Academy · 1965

Founded 1856. Lost most of its male students to Confederate army in Civil War. In 1864-1865 building was used as an army hospital. Was site in 1867 for the lying-in-state of body of General Albert Sidney Johnston, who…

Allen's Landing · 1967

This Houston City Park, created in 1967, is on the site of Houston's first port, ocean-going ships, both steamers and sailing vessels, loaded and unloaded freight here, beginning with visit of the steamer "Laura," which…

Kellum-Noble House · 1967

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 Society

Nichols-Rice-Cherry House · 1967

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…

Pillot House · 1967

Built 1868 by Eugene Pillot, at 1803 McKinney. Occupied for almost a century by his family. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967 Incise in base: Restored 1965 by Harris County Heritage Society

San Felipe Cottage · 1967

Oldest surviving house in Houston; built 1837 on land of Mrs. Obedience Smith, an early settler. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Site of General Offices, Buffalo Bayou, Brazos & Colorado Railroad · 1967

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,…

St. Peter Church · 1967

Founded, 1848, by five German immigrant families. A log cabin erected in 1854 served as house of worship until 1864, when this building was dedicated. It is one of the oldest church buildings in continuous use in Harris…

Tod-Milby Home Site · 1967

John Grant Tod (1808-1877), a Kentuckian, left home at 17 to go to sea. Served in Mexican, U.S. navies. Came to Texas, 1837; served in Republic Navy, 1837-1845, as naval agent, supervising purchase and equipment of…

Gravesite of John Kirby Allen · 1968

(1810-1838) Co-founder of Houston) 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…

Lorenzo de Zavala · 1968

(1789-1836) Three miles east is homesite and grave of a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and first vice-president of the republic of texas-- an illustrious statesman of two nations. He was born in Mexico.…

Annunciation Church · 1969

In style of great European churches. The work of the very Rev. Joseph Querat, a canon of Cathedral of Lyons, France, and missionary to Texas 1852-1878. Begun 1867 when Father Querat (with aid of parishioners) bought old…

Old Market Square · 1969

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,…

"Constitution" Bend · 1970

Now Houston's famous ship-turning basin, this bend in Buffalo Bayou was named for the "Constitution," first steamboat to turn around here in June 1837. At the time, Houston was less than a year old. It was serving as…

First Presbyterian Church of Houston · 1970

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…

Glendale Cemetery · 1970

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,…