George Rounds ​
(1805 - 1855)

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Marker Text: New Yorker George Rounds served in Col. James W. Fannin's regiment in the Texas War for Independence but escaped the Goliad Massacre. He settled in Columbia, where he operated a tavern. Just before his death, he drew up a will devising his estate to "educating poor and orphan children" in the community. Discoveries of oil and gas on the Rounds property during the 1930s increased the value of the fund. Rounds' philanthropy continues to aid local students today. (1976) 

Marker No: 9590

Grave Marker 

Geographic: 29.140629, -95.647324

Location: Old Columbia Cemetery, Jackson at 16th Street, West Columbia