Marker Inscription
Pierre Dusseau Pierre Dusseau (1800-1867) was born in Carcassone, in southern France. With a strong interest in the science of gardening, he joined the European American Society of Colonization in 1854 and set out for Texas to be the gardener for Victor Prosper Considérant's La Reunion Colony. With his daughters Louise and Anna, as well as Anna's husband Guillome Portevin, Dusseau arrived in this area in June 1855. He served as gardener for two years before the struggling colony disbanded. In poor health, he moved to Dallas and lived the remainder of his life with Louise and her husband, Samuel Jones. Recorded - 2003
About this site
Pierre Dusseau is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 2003. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7760, -96.8002 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pioneer Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include John McClannahan Crockett, Darnell, Nicholas Henry, and Fowler, Juliette Abbey Peak.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113013176. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
