(1802 - 1837) A member of Austin's Colony, 1829. Soldier in the Battle of Velasco; Delegate to the General Convention, 1832; Chief justice of Brazoria County, 1836. In this home, built about 1830, Stephen F. Austin died, December 27, 1836 Erected by the State of Texas 1936
McKinstry, George B.
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McKinstry, George B. 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 29.1555, -95.6538 near West Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Charlie Brown (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Columbia (First Capital of Texas), Neal Family, and Patton Place Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009575. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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