Brazoria Townsite
Established 1828 by John Austin, friend of Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Site of tavern of Jane Long, widow of Dr. John Long, who had tried in 1819 to free Texas from Spain. Port, social center, market for colony. Burned by enemy during Texas Revolution, was rebuilt. County seat, business center till 1897. (1964)
29.0538° N, 95.5624° W
Where to Find It
Old Town Park, southeast side of Market Street between Camp and Travis streets
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW Dr. Sofie Deligath Herzog Brazoria
- 0.1 mi NW Don Carlos Barrett Brazoria
- 0.1 mi NW Old Brazoria Cemetery Brazoria
- 0.2 mi NE Site of Jane Long's Tavern Brazoria
- 0.2 mi NW Site of the Home of John Austin Brazoria
- 0.5 mi W Masonic Oak Brazoria