Site of One of the Homes of James Power
N 28° 06.492 W 097° 01.713
14R E 693665 N 3110758
Site of one of the homes of historic leader, James Power.
Waymark Code: WM1FF5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2007
Views: 45
City: Rockport
County: Aransas
Year Marker Erected: 1936
Marker Location: From Rockport, take SH 35 north about 4 miles, about 1/8 mile south of causeway.
Marker Size: Centennial - grey granite
Marker Number: 2733
Marker Text:
Born in Ireland, 1789; Died in Live Oak Point, Texas, 1852. With James Hewetson, he was granted authority January 11, 1828 to settle 200 families in Texas. Served Texas under three flags as empresario, soldier, statesman. Signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Ever a loyal son of his adopted country; Honored and loved by his people.
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