Details for Site of the Home of Randal Jones

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5157009001

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Marker Number 9001
Atlas Number 5157009001
Marker Title Site of the Home of Randal Jones
Index Entry Jones, Randal, Site of the Home of
Address Preston St.
City Richmond
County Fort Bend
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 232252
UTM Northing 3275912
Subject Codes pioneers; Mexican Texas; military topics; Texas Revolution
Marker Year 1936
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Wessendorf Park, N side Preston Street between N. 5th and N. 6th streets, near walking trail and parking lot
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Marker Text 1786-1873 Member of Long's expedition in 1819 -- Captain of militia under Austin in 1824 - Member of the General Consultation, 1835 - On this land granted him in 1824 he built the house in which "Deaf" Smith died, November 30, 1837 Erected by the State of Texas 1936

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