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Grandson of Moses Austin, whose 1821 contract with Mexico opened Texas to Anglo-Americans. Moses Austin Bryan came to Texas in 1831; worked with his uncle, Stephen F. Austin; fought (1836) in Battle of San Jacinto; served as secretary, Republic of Texas Legation to United States, 1839; joined 1842 Somervell Expedition to resist Mexican aggressions in Texas; rose to major in Confederate army in Civil War, 1861-1865. Bryan was father of 5 children.
Moses Austin Bryan is a historical marker in Independence, Washington County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 155 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 355 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.3285, -96.3614 near Independence. The nearest cataloged historic site is General James Willie (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Independence Cemetery, Liberty Community Cemetery, and Liberty Community Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5477008313. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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