near Washington, Texas.
Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, bought 1,107 acres here from M. Austin Bryan in 1844. This site, named "Barrington" for Jones' birthplace in Massachusetts, was the "White House of Texas" from . . .
(Notable Places) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, bought 1,107 acres here from M. Austin Bryan in 1844. This site, named "Barrington" for Jones' birthplace in Massachusetts, was the "White House of Texas" from . . .
(Notable Places) Includes complete text, location, directions, 2 photos, GPS coordinates, map.