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Land Purchase
- When
- August 26, 1836
- Where
- Buffalo Bayou
The Allen brothers purchased 6,600 acres along Buffalo Bayou for $5,000 to establish a new city, financed by an inheritance received by Augustus' wife.
Financed by an inheritance received by Augustus' wife, Charlotte, on August 26, 1836, the Allen brothers purchased 6,600 acres along the Buffalo Bayou for $5,000. This transaction established the basis for the new city, which was located at the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and White Oak Bayou.
Sources
- Augustus Chapman Allen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-15
- Houston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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