Details for Ammon Underwood House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009612
Data
Marker Number | 9612 |
Atlas Number | 5039009612 |
Marker Title | Ammon Underwood House |
Index Entry | Underwood, Ammon, House |
Address | 582 Main Street |
City | East Columbia |
County | Brazoria |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 245252 |
UTM Northing | 3226240 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1970 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | Main St., East Columbia |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | 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 |