Marker Inscription
President of the Consultation, 1835. Texas commissioner to the United States in 1835-1836. Archer County was named in his honor. Born in Virginia, 1790; died September 22, 1856.
Historical Marker
Archer, Dr. Branch Tanner
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About this site
Archer, Dr. Branch Tanner is a historical marker in Clute, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.0203, -95.4192 near Clute. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wharton, William Harris (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Restwood Memorial Cemetery #1, Eagle Island Plantation, and Wharton-Eagle Island Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009521. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Dr. Branch Tanner Archer (1790-1856) was a Virginia-born physician and a leader of the Texas Revolution. He served as president of the 1835 Consultation and, with Stephen F. Austin and William H. Wharton, as a Texas commissioner to the United States seeking aid for the cause. Archer County was named for him. A Texas Centennial marker honoring him was placed at Clute in 1936.
Sources: hmdb.orgtshaonline.org
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