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The Lively, first vessel with emigrants to Austin's colony landed here December 23, 1821. The Battle of Velasco was fought here June 26, 1832. Public and secret treaties of peace between the Republic of Texas and General Santa Anna were signed here May 14, 1836. Dedicated May 14, 1936.
The Lively is a historical marker in Surfside Beach, 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 28.9427, -95.2996 near Surfside Beach. The nearest cataloged historic site is Quintana Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Quintana Cemetery, Allen Place, and Quintana.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009616. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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