Texian Land and Emigration Company
Site of the first agency, January 1845 Generally known as "Peters' Colony" in honor of William S. Peters who, under a colonization contract secured in 1841 from the Republic of Texas, introduced more than ten thousand settlers to 17 counties of North Texas. (4 mi. E. Farmers Branch, Dallas County)
32.9228° N, 96.8933° W
Where to Find It
Farmers Branch City Hall; corner of Pepperwood and W. M. Dodson Pkwy.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch Farmers Branch
- 0.1 mi E Keenan Cemetery Farmers Branch
- 0.1 mi E John Keenan Farmers Branch
- 0.1 mi E David Myers Farmers Branch
- 0.1 mi NW First Methodist Society, Dallas County's Farmers Branch
- 0.4 mi S Bill and Maude Dodson House Farmers Branch