Thomas Henry Borden

One of over 200 historical markers on the island, this marker is at site of the home of Thomas Henry Borden one of the “Old Three Hundred” of Austin’s colonies. The marker was erected in 1936 by the Texas Historical Commission.

Inscribed

“Site of the home of Thomas Henry Borden one of the “Old Three Hundred” of Austin’s colonies. Surveyed the town of Galveston. Editor and one of the founders in 1835 of the “Telegraph and Texas Register.”

“Born in Norwich, New York, January 28, 1804”

“Died in Galveston, Texas March 17, 1877.”