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(1809 - 1883) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in Texas Revolution at Siege of Bexar as wagonmaster for Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Stole the bells of Mission Concepcion (property of Mexico, Texas' enemy) to melt into bullets. Also aided Gen. Sam Houston in 1836 campaign Received a land grant from Republic of Texas, 1838. In this county, gave name to mineral-rich Damon Mound and to town where he was brickmaker for 50 years. Recorded - 1970
Damon, Samuel is a historical marker in West Columbia, 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 29.2882, -95.7469 near West Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Damon Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Darst, Abraham, Darst, Edmund Calloway, and Saint Cyril Catholic.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009552. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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