Site of William Millican's Gin House
First cotton gin in Jackson County. Here was held the memorable "Lavaca-Navidad Meeting" on July 17, 1835. At this meeting resolutions were adopted protesting against the treatment of the Texas colonists by the Mexican government. James Kerr was chairman of the meeting and S.C.A. Rogers, secretary. The first formal public protest was a forerunner of the Declaration of Independence, March 2, 1836. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.0237° N, 96.6055° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off FM 530 on private property.
Nearby Markers
- 3.2 mi SW George Washington Carver School Edna
- 3.9 mi SW Famous Lavaca-Navidad Meeting of 1835 Edna
- 3.9 mi SW Brackenridge Cemetery Edna
- 3.9 mi SW Dr. Bronaugh-Hasdorff Home Edna
- 4 mi SW Dutart-McDowell Home Edna
- 4 mi SW Old J. C. Traylor Place Edna