Site of the "Red Lander" Office
N 31° 31.832 W 094° 06.572
15R E 394665 N 3488934
One of 5 historic markers within a radius of about hundred feet along East Columbia Street
Waymark Code: WMXEJF
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
Views: 4
This historic marker is located across the street from the old Hollis building which has 3 historic marker zone, and a few yards east of the Augus theater, which also sports historic marker.
This waymarked historic marker is located on the north side of East Columbia Street at North Montgomery Street.
Marker Number: 7633
Marker Text:
One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s.
W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the "Red Lander" for three years. Dr. John S. "Rip" Ford, the celebrated journalist, Texas Ranger, and Confederate officer was on the staff.
Alanson W. Canfield bought the paper June 12, 1840. Published a comprehensive weekly journal of wide circulation until 1853.
Later, papers in other cities gained in prestige; this led to demise of the "Red Lander," 1861. (1968)
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