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Burnam's Ferry

La Grange vicinity, Fayette County

Marker Text

First ferry in present-day Fayette County. Established about 1824 at the crossing of the La Bahia Road by Jesse Burnam. After the Army of the Republic of Texas crossed on March 19, 1836, the ferry was destroyed by order of General Sam Houston to prevent its use by the advancing Mexican Army.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Holman community, FM 155 at Anton Salas Loop
Marker # 575
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker
Code boats, ships, ferries, barges, and other marine vessels; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; roads; water topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.802004, -96.797088

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