Historical Marker

Independence

Historical marker location:
Independence, Texas
( Intersection of FM 50 and FM 390, Independence.)

Settled in 1824. Named in 1836 to commemorate Texas independence. Important early-day town.

Baylor University began here, 1845.

Residence of family of Gen. Sam Houston, Texas hero, 1853-1867. Mrs. Houston is buried here.

Confederate Quartermaster Sub-depot, 1864.

Many historic sites marked.