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Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco

Freeport, Brazoria County

Marker Text

Landing place of the "Lively" first vessel bringing immigrants to Austin's colony in 1821. There the Battle of Velasco, between Texas colonists and Mexican troops, was fought June 26, 1832. A treaty of peace between Texas and Mexico was signed there May 14, 1836, by Presidents David G. Burnet and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna but was never ratified by Mexico.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Ave. B and Skinner St. (Velasco Community Center)
Marker # 9606
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)
Code ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 28.966804, -95.373131

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