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   Lynch's Ferry
 

Marker Name


Lynch's Ferry

Marker Location


22 mi. NE Houston, US 90

Date Erected


 

Designations


Designations

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.

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