Sweeny Plantation

Sweeny

Year Marker Erected: 1965
Size: 14" x 24"
Repairs: Fair; local effort
Location: SH 35 about .5 mi. west of Old Ocean, 3 mi. north of Sweeny

Marker Text:
John Sweeny, Jr., after returning from the Texas Revolution, was given this plantation by his father, an extensive landholder. In 1837 slaves built the house, using only brick, nails and wood made on his land. Molasses, cotton, sugar were produced. Still owned by descendants.