Historical Marker

Bell, Thaddus Constantine

West Columbia · Brazoria County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5039009527

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Marker Inscription

First male child born in Austin's colonies in Texas; born October 4, 1822, died in March, 1871. His wife, Elizabeth Cayce Bell, born September 30, 1830, died Feb. 24, 1864.

About this site

Bell, Thaddus Constantine is a historical marker in West Columbia, 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 29.1405, -95.6476 near West Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Josiah H. Bell (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Underwood, Ammon, Rounds, George, and Byrd Lockhart.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009527. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

Thaddeus Constantine Bell (1822-1871) belonged to a family among Stephen F. Austin's 'Old 300' colonists. He was the son of Josiah Hughes Bell, founder of the Columbia settlements that became East and West Columbia and briefly served as capital of the Republic of Texas. Thaddeus is interred with other family members at Old Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia.

Sources: columbiahistoricalmuseum.org

📍 29.1405, -95.6476 · West Columbia, Brazoria County

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