"Brit" Bailey Plantation
Established in 1818 as an individual claim by James Briton Bailey, a member later of Austin's colony. Born 1779, Bailey was tall, fearless, of Irish stock. At his request, he was buried (1833) standing up, facing west, gun at side. His restless ghost is said to walk this prairie. (1968)
29.1463° N, 95.5225° W
Where to Find It
SH 35 (roadside park), Bailey's Prairie
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi W Munson Cemetery Bailey's Prairie
- <0.1 mi W James Briton "Brit" Bailey Bailey's Prairie
- 5.3 mi E First Missionary Baptist Church of Angleton Angleton
- 5.4 mi W Nash-Wright House East Columbia
- 5.4 mi W Bethel Presbyterian Church East Columbia
- 5.4 mi W James & Selina Phillips House West Columbia