Amos Gates
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Marker Text: Amos Gates, a member of Austin's first colony. Born January 11, 1799. Died May 26, 1883.
His son William C. Gates, who served in the Confederate Army. Born July 15, 1834, died January 30, 1877 (1936) Marker No: 14682
1936 Gray Granite Centennial Marker
Geographic: 30.25123, -96.11975
Location: 1. Take Highway 105 East →
2. Right on FM 2193 - which becomes/joins FM1155 North 3. Right on FM 2726 (incorrectly labeled 2776 on County Map) 4. Right on Egypt Lane 5. Pass Brown College Lane (do not turn on it; stay on Egypt Lane) 6. On Right will be a large stone entry 7. The road leads around a large circular stone structure. 8. Follow the circle around and to the left. 9. On your left - on the slanted top of a hill is a reinforced stone wall with wooden makeshift |