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 |