| Marker Number |
9552 |
| Atlas Number |
5039009552 |
| Marker Title |
Samuel Damon |
| Index Entry |
Damon, Samuel |
| Address |
|
| City |
West Columbia |
| County |
Brazoria |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
235722 |
| UTM Northing |
3245612 |
| Subject Codes |
Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1970 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
Damon Cemetery, Damon - 7 mi. north of West Columbia |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
grave marker |
| Marker Text |
(1809 - 1883) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in Texas Revolution at Siege of Bexar as wagonmaster for Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Stole the bells of Mission Concepcion (property of Mexico, Texas' enemy) to melt into bullets. Also aided Gen. Sam Houston in 1836 campaign Received a land grant from Republic of Texas, 1838. In this county, gave name to mineral-rich Damon Mound and to town where he was brickmaker for 50 years. Recorded - 1970 |
