Brazoria, TX, United States
Brazoria Townsite. Established 1828 by John Austin, friend of Stephen F. Austin, "Father of Texas". Site of tavern of Jane Long, widow of Dr. John Long, who had tried in 1819 to free Texas from Spain. Port, social center, market for colony. Burned by enemy during Texas Revolution, was rebuilt. Count
y seat, business center till 1897. (1964) #9534
Listen to the audio guide for Jane Herbert Wilkinson Long black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off