Details for William Joel Bryan
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009538
Data
| Marker Number | 9538 |
| Atlas Number | 5039009538 |
| Marker Title | William Joel Bryan |
| Index Entry | Bryan, William Joel |
| Address | 231 Gulf Prairie Rd. |
| City | Jones Creek |
| County | Brazoria |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 259080 |
| UTM Northing | 3207868 |
| Subject Codes | Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Gulf Prairie Cemetery; off SH 36 on Gulf Prairie Rd., at Gulf Prairie Cemetery |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | (December 14, 1815 - March 3, 1903) Grandson of Moses Austin, whose dream of Anglo-American colony changed course of Texas history. Came to Texas with his mother and stepfather in 1831; served in Texas army from 1835 to 1838. A highly successful planter, he was instrumental in building of deepwater port at mouth of the Brazos. Town of Bryan, Texas, is named for him. He married Lavinia Perry. Lived at "Durazno" Plantation-- a gift of his uncle, Stephen F. Austin. Had 7 children. Recorded - 1970 |