Bailey, "Brit", Plantation

Bailey's Prairie

Year Marker Erected: 1968
Size: 14" x 24"
Repairs: Fair
Location: SH 35 (roadside park), Bailey's Prairie

Marker Text:
Established in 1818 as an individual claim by James briton Bailey, a member later of Austin's colony. Born 1779, Bailey was tall, fearless, of Irish stock. At his request, he was buried (1833) standing up, facing west, gun at side. His restless ghost is said to walk this prairie.