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Historical Commission
Marker Unveiled for Austin Land Grant
The August 3, 1824 grant of a league of land from Mexico to Stephen F. Austin's Old 300 colonists Isaac Pennington and David Randon is the subject of a Texas Historical Marker dedicated Wednesday, March 29, near the intersection of Winner-Foster and Bois d'Arc roads south of Fulshear.
Post Date
March 28, 2017 07:00 PM
The August 3, 1824 grant of a league of land from Mexico to Stephen F. Austin's Old 300 colonists Isaac Pennington and David Randon is the subject of a Texas Historical Marker dedicated Wednesday, March 29, near the intersection of Winner-Foster and Bois d'Arc roads south of Fulshear. Marker sponsor and event host was Highland Resources Inc., developers of Laprada . From left are Susan Wolcott; Highland President and CEO Charles Wolcott; and Fort Bend County Historical Commission Treasurer Claire Rogers. The commission conducted the morning dedication despite rain showers.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN STUBBE