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Here General Sam Houston built a home in 1843 and in it resided until 1845. A post office was established May 22, 1846 with Vernon B. Lea as postmaster. It was discontinued October 24, 1868 and reestablished April 26, 1869. The name of the town was changed to Ironwood August 26, 1869. The post office was discontinued March 15, 1900.
Grand Cane, Site of the Town of is a historical marker in Liberty, Liberty County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Liberty County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3489, -94.7539 near Liberty. The nearest cataloged historic site is Beef Head Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mariah Berea Baptist Church Cemetery, Simmons Family Cemetery, and McNulty Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5291009656. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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