A structure erected in noted old river port town of Marion in Republic of Texas era. First portion, of hand-hewn cedar, was built about 1835 by colonist Thomas W. Nibbs. Merchant-civic leader-soldier Ammon Underwood (1810-87) bought and enlarged house in 1838-39. In 1839 he married Rachel Jane, daughter of William and Catherine Carson, of Austin's original colony. President Anson Jones and other famous Texans often visited the Underwoods.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1970

(addition)

Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1976

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (County Road 703) and Austin Street (County Road 300E), on the left when traveling south on Main Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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