Pier, James Bradford

(Nov. 23, 1813-Feb. 5, 1888) A native of Circleville, Ohio, J. B. Pier came to Texas in 1835 with his wife, Lucy (Merry). The Piers settled in this area near the site of the early Texas town of Travis. Pier served as a member of the Texas Army during the War for Independence. He was detailed as a rear guard at the camp opposite Harrisburg during the Battle of San Jacinto. In later years, he was a farmer, stock raiser, teacher, and merchant. He served as Justice of the Peace of Austin County and was the first postmaster of the Travis community. Pier is buried in the nearby Travis Cemetery. (1985)

Pier, James Bradford is a historical marker in Kenney, Austin County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 268 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0169, -96.3440 near Kenney. The nearest cataloged historic site is Travis-Pier Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Travis Cemetery, Kaechele, and Germania Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015006360. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.