Marker Inscription
Amos Gates, a member of Austin's first colony. Born January 11, 1799. Died May 26, 1883. His son William C. Gates, who served in the Confederate Army. Born July 15, 1834, died January 30, 1877
Historical Marker
Amos Gates - William C. Gates
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About this site
Amos Gates - William C. Gates is a historical marker in Washington, Washington County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 156 historical markers documented in Washington County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 368 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.2512, -96.1197 near Washington. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gates-Perry Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rock Island, Mt. Calvary Baptist, and Mercy Seat Baptist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014682. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
History
Amos Gates (1799-1883), often cited as the first settler of Washington County, came to Texas as part of Stephen F. Austin's 'Old Three Hundred' colonists; his father, William Gates, received title to land about five miles below Washington-on-the-Brazos in 1824. In 1936 the State of Texas erected a monument at Amos Gates's grave, which also bears the name of his son, William C. Gates. The family's holdings near Washington-on-the-Brazos remained tied to their descendants.
Sources: tshaonline.orgtshaonline.org
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