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Brazoria County, Texas
Historical Markers in Angleton, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 9 Texas historical markers in Angleton, in Brazoria County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2019. 2 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Angleton stories
- Freeman W. Douglassplaced 1936
Who was among those detailed to guard the baggage at the camp opposite Harrisburg, April 21, 1836. Born in Georgia, December 21, 1822;died in 1875.
- Sheriff Joe H. Snowplaced 1967
(1872 - 1920) Born in West Columbia, Texas. Married; had one son. Served as justice of the peace, Precinct 2, 1900-1912.
- Angleton Independent School Districtplaced 2000
On September 5, 1892, two Angleton residents donated one of the original town blocks near this site to the city for school purposes.
- First Baptist Church of Angletonplaced 1997
The First Baptist Church of Angleton was established in 1896 with Joseph Matthew Kailin as pastor. A hurricane in 1900 destroyed the sanctuary.
- First Missionary Baptist Church of Angletonplaced 2004
Angleton's First Missionary Baptist Church organized in 1898, when it primarily served African American field hands and tenant farmers from the…
- First Presbyterian Church of Angletonplaced 1998
The First Presbyterian Church of Angleton was organized by the Rev. R. H. Byers and fifteen charter members in 1896.
All 9 historical markers in Angleton
Historical markers near Angleton
- East Columbia9 stories · 11 mi
- West Columbia24 stories · 13 mi
- Brazoria11 stories · 13 mi
- Jones Creek12 stories · 14 mi
- Freeport14 stories · 14 mi
- Alvin7 stories · 20 mi
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