Historical Marker
Asa Brigham
Historical marker location:
Washington, Texas
( Extreme SW corner of Washington Cemetery, from Washington take FM 1115 N about 1 mi. to Washington Cemetery Rd., go W about 1/2 mi. to cemetery.)
Marker installed: 1936
Alcalde of Brazoria municipality, 1835; signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836; auditor of the Republic, 1836; treasurer of the Republic 1836-1840 and 1841-44. Born in Massachusetts 1790; died in Washington, Texas July 2, 1844.
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.