Historical MarkerWilliam Tennant Austin
Galveston · Galveston County · Dedicated 1971 · THC Atlas #5167009927
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Marker Inscription
(January 30, 1809 - February 25, 1874) Born in Connecticut. Moved to Texas in 1829. Took part in Texas Revolution, participating in Siege of Bexar, 1835. Served as aide to Stephen F. Austin, "The Father of Texas" (a distant relative), Gens. Edward Burleson and Sam Houston. Commander at Port of Velasco. Was elected clerk of Brazoria County, 1837. Later collector of customs at Velasco. In 1854 moved to Galveston, becoming commission merchant, cotton factor. Officer under Confederacy, Civil War (1861-65). Recorded - 1971
About this site
William Tennant Austin is a historical marker in Galveston, Galveston County, dedicated in 1971. It is one of 283 historical markers documented in Galveston County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 373 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.2719, -94.8252 near Galveston. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Rev. Henry P. Young (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Burial Site of David G. Burnet, Lakeview, and Galveston Municipal.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5167009927. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
