Nahor Biggs Yard
In 1838 New Jersey native Nahor Biggs Yard arrived in the new town of Galveston and built one of the city's first residences. Yard enjoyed success in business but is best remembered for his distinguished civic and military career. He served as city alderman, county commissioner, church and Masonic leader, colonel in the first regiment of Texas troops, school board member, and president of the Howard Association, a local philanthropic organization. Recorded - 1993
29.2938° N, 94.8126° W
Where to Find It
Episcopal Cemetery, 40th St & Ave L
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Nicholas D. Labadie Galveston
- <0.1 mi SW Catherine Isabel Cox Sherman Galveston
- <0.1 mi E Henry Journeay Galveston
- <0.1 mi NE Bernard Moore Temple Galveston
- <0.1 mi E Warren D. C. Hall Galveston
- <0.1 mi E Lt. Commander Edward Lea Galveston