Presidents of the Republic of Texas

The Republic of Texas was formed in 1836. In the midst of the Texas Revolution, Texan settlers elected delegates to the Convention of 1836, which issued the Texas Declaration of Independence and elected David G. Burnet as interim president of the new country. In May 1836 Burnet and Mexican dictator Antonio López de Santa Anna, who was at the time a Texan prisoner-of-war, signed the Treaties of Velasco officially recognizing Texas's break from Mexico.

The president of the Republic of Texas was the head of state and head of government while Texas was an independent republic between 1836 and 1845. The president served as the commander-in-chief of the Texas Military Forces. Four men served as President of the Republic, and one, Sam Houston, served two nonconsecutive terms.

Texas Oil & Gas Fields

The Baptist Church of Christ at Mt. Zion - Cass County, Texas

Mt. Zion Baptist Church - 2012

The Mount Zion Baptist Church of Christ was organized July 26, 1851 with twelve charter members. This sanctuary, built-in 1885 on land donated by Isaac and Felix Grundy Lemmon, replaced the original 1851 log church building. Constructed of cypress and featuring a steeply pitched roof and double entry doors, this structure reflects a simple style typical of 19th century rural Texas churches. A historic cemetery dating to 1864 is adjacent to the building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991.

A compilation of church records from 1851 - 1984 was compiled by members and published in a 148-page document.  A copy of this document is located below for your use.

"The Baptist Church of Christ at Mt. Zion Cass County, Texas", published February 9, 1984, by Ruby Pearl (Carter) Callison, Lois Ailine (Carter) Laird, Lola Mae (Morrison) Norman, and Loyd O'Neal Addy, Sr.

Texas Trees - Some Famous and Some NOT

This is a list of Famous and NOT so Famous Trees that my wife and I have visited in Texas over the years. Most of the information used for this site is from the Texas A&M Forestry Service - Famous Trees of Texas. All photos on this website are copyrighted by me, unless otherwise noted, and may not be used without permission.

Several of the trees on this list were added by myself because I considered them noteworthy.

Waller County Texas Historical Markers

Brazoria County Texas Historical Markers

Austin County Texas Historical Markers

Colorado County Texas Historical Markers

Montgomery County Texas Historical Markers

Chambers County Texas Historical Markers

Harris County Texas Historical Markers Inside 610 Loop

Harris County Texas Historical Markers Outside 610 Loop

Liberty County Texas Historical Markers

Galveston County Texas Historical Markers

Jefferson County Texas Historical Markers

Orange County Texas Historical Markers

Wharton County Texas Historical Markers

Limestone County Historical Markers

Brazos County Historical Markers

Robertson County Historical Markers