Historical Marker

Oakland

Lynchburg · Harris County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5201010743

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Marker Inscription

One mile south to the site of Oakland. Home of David G. Burnet (1788-1870). First President of the Republic of Texas. To Oakland he brought his bride in 1831 and there they and their son William wrested a livelihood from the soil.

About this site

Oakland is a historical marker in Lynchburg, Harris County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.7889, -95.0482 near Lynchburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Risser (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Lynch's Ferry, Burnet, Hannah Este, and BURNET FAMILY.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010743. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 29.7889, -95.0482 · Lynchburg, Harris County

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