Swartwout, TX, United States
Site of the Town of Swartwout. 86 blocks and 2 public squares were laid out here in 1838 with James Morgan, Arthur Garner and Thomas Bradley as proprietors. Named in honor of Samuel Swartwout (1783-1856), New York speculator and politician who advanced funds in 1836 to the Texas government. Importan
t steamboat landing before the Civil War and ferry crossing until 1930. Erected by the State of Texas 1936. #10426
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