Harvey Mitchell ​
​(1821-1901)

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Marker Text: ​Came to Texas from Tennessee in 1839, and joined "minute men" protecting north frontier from Trinity to Brazos River. Moved to Brazos County; served 1842-1853 in County offices: Deputy Clerk, County Clerk, Surveyor, Chief Justice. Taught school, had a store, farmed. Led in building churches; also Brazos County courthouses of 1846, 1853, 1878. During Civil War, was assessor of Confederate state taxes.
        As a member of a local committee, his determination and tact secured the location of the A. & M. College of Texas for his county. He rightly deserves title, "Father of Brazos County". (1965)

Marker No: 8689

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.674072,-96.370453

Location: ​West side courthouse square, Bryan