|
|
|
The Ammon Underwood House |
|
|
East Columbia,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 8' 20.9976",
-95° 37' 6.6972"
|
|
|
|
Texas State Historical Marker |
A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader- soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in 1838-39. In 1839 he married Rachel Jane, daughter of William and Catherine Carson, of Austin's original colony. President Anson Jones and other famous Texans often visited the Underwoods. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The Ammon Underwood House Historical Marker Location Map, East Columbia, Texas
|
|
|
|