Site of Town of Old Velasco
One of oldest Texas towns. Port of entry for over 25,000 settlers, 1821-1835. Scene of first armed conflict leading to Texas Revolution, 1832. In mid-1800s, resort place for wealthy plantation families. Declined after the Civil War and 1875 hurricane. This school is named for Velasco. (1969)
28.9636° N, 95.3648° W
Where to Find It
Velasco Elementary School, intersection of Karankawa St. and N. Avenue C
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi S Velasco Methodist Church Freeport
- 0.5 mi W Colonel Robert M. Coleman Freeport
- 0.6 mi NW Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco Freeport
- 0.7 mi S Schuster Home Freeport
- 0.7 mi E R. O'Hara Lanier School Freeport
- 1 mi N Velasco Lodge No. 757, A. F. & A. M. Freeport