Bell's Landing
Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Townsite of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of Texas days. (1965)
29.1408° N, 95.6153° W
Where to Find It
Brazos and Front St.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Site of Carry Nation's Hotel East Columbia
- 0.1 mi W Ammon Underwood House East Columbia
- 0.1 mi SW Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin East Columbia
- 0.2 mi SW Near Site of Dance Gun Shop East Columbia
- 0.2 mi SW Aldridge-Smith Home East Columbia
- 0.2 mi SW Tyler-Bryan-Weems House