Emigrated to Texas from Missouri in 1827 as an Austin colonist. Participated in the Battle of Velasco, 1832. Five of his sons were in the Army of Texas in 1836. Born May 14, 1786; died in December, 1833. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Darst, Abraham
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Darst, Abraham is a historical marker in Damon, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2882, -95.7469 near Damon. The nearest cataloged historic site is Damon Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Damon, Samuel, Darst, Edmund Calloway, and Saint Cyril Catholic.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009554. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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