DUANE
Grimes County, Texas
Historical Markers in Navasota, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Navasota, in Grimes County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Native History, Cowboys & Cattle, and Tales of Tragedy. The markers on this list were placed between 1965 and 2020.
Start with these Navasota stories
- La Bahia Trailplaced 1967
Originally an Indian trail through Southern Texas and Louisiana; known to Spanish explorers as early as 1690, when the De Leon Expedition passed this…
- Primus Kellyplaced 1965
A faithful Negro slave. Came to nearby Courtney, Grimes County in 1851 with his master, John W. S. West from North Carolina.
- Site of Freeman Innplaced 1968
Built by Ira M. Freeman, 1856; way station and hotel for passengers on several stage lines through city.
- The Giesel Houseplaced 1977
Situated near the Houston & Texas Central Railroad Depot, this three-story stone building was erected in 1860 by R. H. Giesel (1833-1872) and his…
- Freedman Townplaced 2020
Following emancipation in 1865, freed slaves purchased lots from Ira Malcolm Camp on land known as Camp Canaan.
All 5 historical markers in Navasota
- Freedman Town2020
- La Bahia Trail1967
- Primus Kelly1965
- Site of Freeman Inn1968
- The Giesel House1977
Historical markers near Navasota
- Washington5 stories · 6 mi
- Anderson8 stories · 11 mi
- Independence11 stories · 16 mi
- Hempstead5 stories · 17 mi
- Brenham32 stories · 22 mi
- Montgomery10 stories · 24 mi
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