Details for Site of Town of Old Velasco

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5039009604

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Marker Number 9604
Atlas Number 5039009604
Marker Title Site of Town of Old Velasco
Index Entry Velasco, Site of Town of Old
Address
City Freeport
County Brazoria
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 269406
UTM Northing 3206212
Subject Codes land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; ghost towns
Marker Year 1969
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Velasco Elementary School, intersection of Karankawa St. and N. Avenue C
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size 20" x 20"
Marker Text One of oldest Texas towns. Port of entry for over 25,000 settlers, 1821-1835. Scene of first armed conflict leading to Texas Revolution, 1832. In mid-1800s, resort place for wealthy plantation families. Declined after the Civil War and 1875 hurricane. This school is named for Velasco. (1969)

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