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Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Townsite of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of Texas days. (1965)
Bell's Landing is a historical marker in East Columbia, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1965. 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 29.1408, -95.6153 near East Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Carry Nation's Hotel (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Sweeny - Waddy Log Cabin, Underwood, Ammon, and Dance Gun Shop.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009528. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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