Details for Moses Johnson, M.D.
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5057003478
Data
| Marker Number | 3478 |
| Atlas Number | 5057003478 |
| Marker Title | Moses Johnson, M.D. |
| Index Entry | Johnson, Moses, M.D. |
| Address | |
| City | Port Lavaca |
| County | Calhoun |
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| Subject Codes | municipal official; state official; medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year | 1975 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | Private, 6.25 mile N of Port Lavaca off US 87 |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Born in Virginia and educated in New Hampshire, Dr. Moses Johnson lived in Illinois before moving to Port Lavaca about 1837 and then to Austin in 1840. A physician and an active Mason, he also served as mayor of Austin and treasurer of the Republic of Texas during the presidency of his friend, Dr. Anson Jones. Dr. Johnson died of yellow fever and was buried on his ranch. He was married to Olivia Huggins of Illinois, who is also buried here. They had three children. Recorded - 1975. |