Details for John Pettit Borden
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5089000459
Data
| Marker Number | 459 |
| Atlas Number | 5089000459 |
| Marker Title | John Pettit Borden |
| Index Entry | Borden, John Pettit |
| Address | |
| City | Weimar |
| County | Colorado |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 713568 |
| UTM Northing | 3287627 |
| Subject Codes | judges; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; state official; pioneers; military topics |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" Grave Marker |
| Marker Text | (December 30, 1812 - November 12, 1890) Born in New York. Moved to Texas 1829. Settled in Stephen F. Austin's second colony in 1832. In Texas Revolution, fought at Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. Helped lay out town of Houston same year. At 24 became first Commissioner of Texas General Land Office. Later practiced law and served as county judge. He was a surveyor before moving, in 1866, to Harvey's Creek (4 mi. E). Married twice. Had 9 children by second wife Mary (Hatch). |