Site of the "Red Lander" Office

The Handbook of Texas says Alanson Wyllys Canfield revived the Red-Lander in 1841, running an antitariff weekly that backed Sam Houston. When Charles DeMorse founded the Clarksville Northern Standard in 1842, Canfield believed it worked against Houston, and the quarrel played out in print and nearly turned violent before easing in fall 1843. After annexation he sold out and joined Zachary Taylor's forces at Corpus Christi. In summer 1846 the new editors printed a libelous article about the sister of rival editor Henry A. Kendall, and Kendall shot editor James Russell outside the office.

What the plaque says

Site of the "Red Lander" Office One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s. W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the "Red Lander" for three years. Dr. John S. "Rip" Ford, the celebrated journalist, Texas Ranger, and Confederate officer was on the staff. Alanson W. Canfield bought the paper June 12, 1840. Published a comprehensive weekly journal of wide circulation until 1853. Later, papers in other cities gained in prestige; this led to demise of the "Red Lander," 1861. (1968)

Where it stands

More markers nearby

• Sam Houston in San Augustine — steps away
• James Pinckney Henderson — steps away
• Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson — steps away
• Site of Old Customhouse — steps away