Near Site of Dance Gun Shop
Started on Brazos River in 1850 by brothers J. H., George, and David Dance. Shop produced guns which helped arm the Confederacy during Civil War, 1862-65. The firearms were noted for precision. Shop also made machinery for grist mills, cotton gins, sugar refineries, and sawmills. (1970)
29.1398° N, 95.6175° W
Where to Find It
Main St. (Historic Dist.), 1/2 mile south of SH 35
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Sweeny-Waddy Log Cabin East Columbia
- <0.1 mi SW Aldridge-Smith Home East Columbia
- <0.1 mi NE Ammon Underwood House East Columbia
- <0.1 mi SW Tyler-Bryan-Weems House
- 0.2 mi NE Bell's Landing East Columbia
- 0.2 mi SW M. L. Weems House East Columbia