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One-Eighth Mile South to Peach Point

Jones Creek, Brazoria County

Marker Text

Home of Mrs. Emily M. Perry 1795-1851, only sister of Stephen F. Austin, who regarded the place as his home after the burning of San Felipe on March 29, 1836.

Marker Details

Address SH 36
Location Description SE corner SH 36 and Gulf Prairie Rd.
Marker # 9581
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - highway marker (pink granite)
Code plantations; pioneers

  • Private Property:

    Unknown
    • Latitude, Longitude 28.978482, -95.472047

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