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One of oldest Texas towns. Port of entry for over 25,000 settlers, 1821-1835. Scene of first armed conflict leading to Texas Revolution, 1832. In mid-1800s, resort place for wealthy plantation families. Declined after the Civil War and 1875 hurricane. This school is named for Velasco. (1969)
Velasco is a historical marker in Freeport, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1969. 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 28.9636, -95.3648 near Freeport. The nearest cataloged historic site is Velasco Methodist Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Velasco, Schuster Home, and Velasco Lodge No. 757, A. F. & A. M..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009604. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Velasco” names 4 distinct records in Brazoria County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1969 in Freeport. The others:
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