Underwood, Ammon (East Columbia)

A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader- soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in 1838-39. In 1839 he married Rachel Jane, daughter of William and Catherine Carson, of Austin's original colony. President Anson Jones and other famous Texans often visited the Underwoods. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Underwood, Ammon is a historical marker in East 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 29.1403, -95.6171 near East Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sweeny - Waddy Log Cabin (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Dance Gun Shop, Tyler-Bryan-Weems House, and Aldridge - Smith Home.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009612. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.