Marker Details

Republic of Texas Plaza

5117 North Main

Baytown , 77521

Notes:

This park was dedicated in 1986 as part of Baytown’s Texas Sesquicentennial celebration. It features a statue of Ashbel Smith, one of the city’s early settlers and leader for advancement of education in Texas. A concrete state of Texas marker is here with a "Republic of Texas Plaza" plaque. A concrete marker with a round plaque designates "Texas Sesquicentennial Baytown, Texas 1836-1986" erected by Kiwanis Club. Also located at the site are the 1896 Wooster School and the 1910 Brown-McKay House. The park is the site of two annual festivals sponsored by the Bay Area Heritage Society.

Directions: Park located 5117 North Main, part of Baytown's Wayne Gray Sports Complex

Key Time Period: 1836 - 1845 Republic of Texas

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PLAZA

In Commemoration of the one hundred and fiftieth birthday of the state of Texas

The Following have contributed to the construction of the Republic of Texas Plaza:

(list of 27 individuals & organizations, plus 3 "In Memory of" tributes)

Dedicated March 2, 1986

Marker Type: Concrete State of Texas with plaque

Historical Org: Kiwanis Club

Key Map Information: 501 G

GPS Coordinates: 29 46.864, 94 51.847

Precinct No: 2

Marker No: 00210