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Munson Cemetery

Bailey's Prairie, Brazoria County

Marker Text

In 1850, Mordello Stephen Munson (born in Liberty County in 1825)-- son of Henry William Munson (born 1793), a member of Austin's colony-- set aside this burial tract for his family and friends. It was at Ridgely Plantation, on Bailey's Prairie. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

Marker Details

Address
Location Description SH 35
Marker # 9577
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code cemetery
Latitude, Longitude 29.145972, -95.522435

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