Burnett's Homestead Introduction - Burnet Park, Baytown, TX
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jhuoni
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Burnet Park was once Oakland, the Burnet homesite. It is now a community park. A series of informative markers highlight the life of David G. Burnet, the First President of the Republic of Texas.
Waymark Code: WMXXCA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2018
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David G. Burnet - Homestead
Introduction
You are standing near the site of David and Hannah Burnett's home Oakland situated on what was once the 279 acre Burnett Homestead. The couple arrived here during the summer of 1831 after marrying in New Jersey. Just before making landfall, their charter ship, the Call, ran aground. Hannah's first taste of Texas came while trudging through knee-deep water to shore.
The Burnett's first rented the land then finally purchased it from Nathaniel Lynch. They named their home Oakland, and Hannah ran the homestead while David was away on state business. Unable to care for it on his own after Hannah's death in 1858, David leaseed the homestead and move to a friend's house in Galveston. Hannah and three of her four daughters are buried somewhere on the grounds, their grades are lost. David died on December 5, 1870, and is buried in Galveston Lakeview Cemetery.
About the Park
David G. Burnet Memorial Park is a 6.3 acre park located east of the Lynchburg Ferries north landing. This historic park is named after David G. Burnet, first President of the Republic of Texas. In addition to conventional park amenities there is a 1/4 mile jogging trail, educational plaza, historical marker, plaques and kiosks emphasizing the history of the park as Burnets home site and the shared history with the Lynchburg ferry and San Jacinto battleground. Also on site is pavilion replica of the Burnet homestead. Take time to visit the Park to learn more about David G. Burnet and the role he and others played in Texas history.