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Oakland

Lynchburg, Harris County

Marker Text

One mile south to the site of Oakland. Home of David G. Burnet (1788-1870). First President of the Republic of Texas. To Oakland he brought his bride in 1831 and there they and their son William wrested a livelihood from the soil.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Spur 330, off IH-10
Marker # 10743
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code cities and towns; state official; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.789066, -95.048137

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