FIRST -- City Council & Mayor, Liberty TX
N 30° 03.561 W 094° 47.835
15R E 326748 N 3326723
The first mayor and ckty council in Liberty TX were elected when Liberty was still part of Mexico
Waymark Code: WMVEQY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2017
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The town of Liberty was platted by Mexican civil authorities in 1831. This square, where todat theLiberty City Hall stands, was reserved for city government use.
A state historic marker nearby reads as follows:
"PLAZA CONSTITUCIONAL
(Municipal Square)
J. Francisco Madero, appointed by Mexican government to grant land titles, platted Liberty town tract, 1831, with 49 squares in inner city. Five were set aside for public usage-- this square has always been site of municipal buildings. In May 1831, an ayuntamiento (city council) was elected; also the first alcalde (mayor), Hugh B. Johnston. This city government was dissolved that same year by Juan D. Bradburn, the garrison commander of Anahuac. The north portion of present city hall was constructed, 1939; the south part, 1959. (1968)
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 05/01/1831
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