In Memory of Thomas F. McKinney (1801-1873)
N 31° 36.217 W 094° 39.331
15R E 342948 N 3497690
A 1936 Texas Centennial bronze plaque honoring creator of Texas Navy Thomas F. McKinney
Waymark Code: WMXET6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2018
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This 1936 bronze plaque stands along Main Street less than half a block east of the intersection with North Street/US 59 along the El Camino Real
Marker Number: 9284
Marker Text:
Creator of the Texas Navy
Builder of the first wharf at Galveston
Financial advisor of the Republic of Texas
Senior member of the firm of McKinney & Williams whose mercantile establishment occupied this site, 1823-1830
Marked by the State of Texas
1936
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