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Brazos County Historic Markers

Use the page numbers at the bottom of the page to navigate the historical markers listed below. Click on the thumbnail images to see a larger size image, and click the title of each historic marker to see more information about it.

Also available online is an interactive Google map of historic markers in Brazos County.

E. J. Jenkins House

Date Added: 1982

Marker Text:

This house was constructed in 1893 by prominent Bryan builder Charlie Jenkins for his brother Edwin James Jenkins (1867-1959). A native of England, E.J. Jenkins came to Bryan in 1878. He operated a drugstore in downtown Bryan for over 50 years...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

E. J. Jenkins House, Jenkins Family Genealogy

Jenkins House Marker Dedication Program

Special Directions/Instructions:

607 E. 27th St., Bryan.

GPS Coordinates: 30.671944, -96.367833

La Salle Hotel

Date Added: 2001

Marker Text:

Occupying a prominent corner in the southern end of Bryan's central business district, the La Salle hotel is an architectural landmark representative of the city's early 20th-century commercial development.

Narrative/Supportive Research:

History of the La Salle Hotel

Special Directions/Instructions:

120 S. Main St., Bryan.

GPS Coordinates: 30.672778, -96.373667

Martin's Place

Date Added: 2005

Marker Text:

In December 1924, Martin Kapchinskie purchased land at this site, along a one-lane country road connecting Bryan to Texas A&M University, near the communities of Union Hill and Midway. Here, he opened a store for travelers and named it Martin...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

Martin's Place Barbeque Restaurant

Martin's Place Dedication

Special Directions/Instructions:

3403 S. College Ave., Bryan.

GPS Coordinates: 30.637222, -96.356389

McMichael-Wilson House

Date Added: 1985

Marker Text:

Constructed in 1904 for lumberman and Brazos County clerk George Washington McMichael (1854-1904), this Queen Anne style home was purchased in 1912 by prominent planter Alfred Flournoy Wilson. It remained in the Wilson family for nearly 60 years...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

The McMichael-Wilson-Van Riper-Brock House

Special Directions/Instructions:

712 E. 30th St., Bryan.

GPS Coordinates: 30.666917, -96.366667

Methodist Episcopal Church South

Date Added: c. 1969

Marker Text:

On this site stood the first building of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Bryan. Completed in Sept. 1869 for less than $500. on land given in 1861 by the Houston & Texas Central Railroad. The first pastor, the Rev. H.G. Horton was assigned...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

History of the Methodist Episcopal Church South of Bryan, Texas

Special Directions/Instructions:

Inside the First United Methodist Church courtyard facing Houston Ave, between East 27th and East 28th Streets, Bryan, Texas. The marker at this location is the result of a State-approved local project. The marker was cast locally, which is why it does not resemble the more familiar historical markers.

GPS Coordinates: 30.671640, -96.368970

Millican, C. S. A.

Date Added: 1963

Marker Text:

Millican was Texas' northernmost railroad terminus when the war between the states began in 1861. It became a vital Confederate shipping point for the area extending to the Red River on the north and to be frontier settlements in the west. The...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

History of Millican, Texas C.S.A.

Special Directions/Instructions:

From College Station take FM 2154 SE approx. 14 miles to the intersection of FM 2154 and FM 159. This marker was erected by the State as a part of its Civil War Centennial observation.

GPS Coordinates: 30.467611, -96.204833

William Templeton Millican

Date Added: 2002

Marker Text:

Old Three Hundred Colonist William T. Millican was born in South Carolina about 1780 and came to Texas with his parents and siblings in 1821. They joined Stephen F. Austin's first colony and were granted land in this area on which to make their...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

William Templeton Millican

William Templeton Millican Marker Dedication

Special Directions/Instructions:

3 mi. NW of Millican on FM 2154, then 1 mi. W on High Prairie Rd.

GPS Coordinates: 30.464417, -96.260778

Harvey Mitchell

Date Added: 1965

Marker Text:

Came to Texas from Tennessee in 1839, and joined "minute men" protecting north frontier from Trinity to Brazos River. Moved to Brazos County; served 1842-1853 in County offices: Deputy Clerk, County Clerk, Surveyor, Chief Justice. Taught school,...

Narrative/Supportive Research:

Notes on Harvey Mitchell

Special Directions/Instructions:

Brazos Courthouse main entrance, 300 East 26th St., Bryan.

GPS Coordinates: 30.673694, -96.370861