Historical Marker

Sweeny Plantation

Historical marker location:
Sweeny vicinity, Texas
( SH 35 about .5 mi. west of Old Ocean, 3 mi. north of Sweeny)
Marker installed: 1965

John Sweeny, Jr., after returning from the Texas Revolution, was given this plantation by his father, an extensive landholder. In 1837 slaves built the house, using only brick, nails and wood made on his land. Molasses, cotton, sugar were produced. Still owned by descendants. (1965).