Site of the Town of Lamar
Named for Mirabeau B. Lamar 1798 * * * 1859 President of the Republic of Texas 1838 * * * 1841 Established in 1838 Made a port of entry in 1839 Sacked by Union troops Feb. 11, 1864 Survived until 1914 but never flourished Erected by the State of Texas 1936
28.1384° N, 96.9943° W
Where to Find It
southeast corner of Main Street (Park Road 13) and Bois D'Arc Street, near entrance to Goose Island State Park
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi NE John Fagan Rockport
- 0.5 mi NE Lamar Cemetery Fulton
- 0.5 mi NE Stella Maris Chapel Lamar
- 0.8 mi W Mills Wharf Rockport
- 0.8 mi N Lamar Volunteer Fire Department Rockport
- 2.9 mi SW Site of One of the Homes of James Power Fulton