Samuel Damon
(1809 - 1883) Born in Massachusetts. Came to Texas in 1831. Served in Texas Revolution at Siege of Bexar as wagonmaster for Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Stole the bells of Mission Concepcion (property of Mexico, Texas' enemy) to melt into bullets. Also aided Gen. Sam Houston in 1836 campaign Received a land grant from Republic of Texas, 1838. In this county, gave name to mineral-rich Damon Mound and to town where he was brickmaker for 50 years. Recorded - 1970
29.2882° N, 95.7469° W
Where to Find It
Damon Cemetery, Damon - 7 mi. north of West Columbia
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Damon Cemetery Damon
- <0.1 mi N Abraham Darst Damon
- <0.1 mi N Edmund Calloway Darst Damon
- 6.8 mi S Perkins Family Cemetery West Columbia
- 8.7 mi N Cesinger Cemetery Needville
- 8.8 mi NW Needville Methodist Church Cemetery Needville