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Marker Title:  Bell's Landing
County:  Brazoria
City:  East Columbia
Marker Location:  Brazos and Front St.
Marker Text:
Founded 1823 as Brazos River landing for Josiah H. Bell's plantation. Town site of Marion laid out in 1824. Later named East Columbia. Army enlistment point and ferrying dock during Texas Revolution. Key river port and trade center during Republic of Texas days.

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