Lynch's Ferry

Historical marker location:

Baytown, Texas

( Crosby-Lynchburg Road, east side between Decker Dr and Center St; south of IH-10 near Exit 787)

Marker installed: 1936

Established before 1824 by Nathaniel Lynch, one of Austin's first colonists on land granted August 19, 1824. Granted exclusive privilege to operate ferry at this point January 1, 1830, by Ayuntamiento of San Felipe. Now known as Lynchburg Ferry.

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