One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is located at the 1859 Ashton Villa former home of James Moreau Brown. The marker was erected in 1967 by the Texas Historical Commission.

Inscribed
“Mediterranean style architecture. European materials. Confederate and Federal headquarters in Civil War.”
“Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1967”
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