Smith, James2024-11-192024-11-192009https://hdl.handle.net/1911/118025Authored primarily by James Smith, in his work with the Brazosport Archaeological Society, this collection reflects the summary of archival and archaeological reconnaissance work conducted by the BAS between 1980 and 2020. The documents in the collection summarize the results of a comprehensive study on the history of Antebellum plantations in Brazoria County, TX, as well as other related historical places and developments.In this overview of the history of Palo Alto Plantation, the author presents information derived from archival research covering geographical location, shifting ownership over time, biographical and genealogical information on owners, measures of agricultural productivity and inventory, the current status of Palo Alto Plantation, and information about enslaved people and other forms of captive labor. The item contains maps, census data, diary entries, tax records and lists of deed records.7 ppengThis work is protected by copyright and is made available here for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.Reportarchivesantebellum plantationsarchaeological articlesplantation familiesenslaved personsMexican government leaguesStephen F. AustinBrazoria County commercial firmsprison farmsconvict laborRobert MillsDavid G. MillsEdmund St. John HawkinsCivil War blockade runnerssugar plantationsBAS_PaloAlto_2009_0044