Marker Details

Lynch’s Ferry

118 Crosby Lynchburg Road

Houston , 77520

Notes:

Louis Lenz Inventory # 21 of 71; David Pomeroy also notes a Pilot Club marker for Lynch's Ferry, no date or other information; Not the same as Lynch's Ferry 1969 marker #00120 (JF assigned), or Lynchburg Town Ferry marker #13677; NOTE: 1969 Lynch's Ferry marker # 00120, THC Atlas entry missing

Directions: On Crosby-Lynchburg Road at I-10 East, north of Lynchburg Ferry crossing; marker is on east side of Crosby-Lynchburg, about 35 yards south of frontage intersection. It sits in small landscaped area near the street, adjacent to the west side parking lot of a BBQ business (old gas station)

Key Time Period: To 1835 Indian/Mexican Territory

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text:

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.

Marker Type: 36' Centennial - Highway Marker (pink)

Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 499 N

GPS Coordinates: 29 45.129, 95 05.308

Precinct No: 2

Marker No: 10722