William Joel Bryan

(December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903) Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history. Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in building of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" Plantation-- a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children. Recorded - 1970

William Joel Bryan is a historical marker in Jones Creek, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1970. 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 28.9766, -95.4729 near Jones Creek. The nearest cataloged historic site is Major James Peckham Caldwell (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Henry William Munson, Emily Margaret Brown Austin Bryan Perry, and James Franklin Perry.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009538. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.