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The Ammon Underwood House

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East Columbia, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 8' 20.9976", -95° 37' 6.6972"
 
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    A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader- soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in 1838-39. In 1839 he married Rachel Jane, daughter of William and Catherine Carson, of Austin's original colony. President Anson Jones and other famous Texans often visited the Underwoods. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Ammon Underwood House Historical Marker Location Map, East Columbia, Texas