Texas revolutionary Jane Long may not score as much ink in history books as her fans think she deserves. But the spirit of the Mother of Texas is alive and well on Bolivar Peninsula, where she ...

Helen Mooty poses for a portrait while dressed as Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas." The Jane Long Festival will take place Oct. 13, 2012, at Fort Travis Seashore Park on Bolivar Peninsula.

Jane Long - Tx. Historical figure. HOUCHRON CAPTION (04/07/1999): Jane Long is known as the Mother of Texas because she is believed to be one of the first Anglo pioneers to give birth on Texas soil.

Jane Long earned her nickname, the Mother of Texas, by fighting off Indians on the Bolivar Peninsula while her husband was away and preserving documents from some of the key figures in the Texas ...

Jane Long, beloved wife of the late Norman Long; loving mother of Judy (Curt) Apgar and Susan (Tom) Gallo; cherished grandmother of Curt (Lori) Apgar, Jeff (Lisa) Apgar, Joe (Sarah) Gallo, Mike Gal… ...

A part of Texas history, unfamiliar to many, is nestled on the Bolivar peninsula. Here in Fort Travis Seashore Park, sits the Fort Travis Batteries ...

Jane Long Elementary is ranked #1314 in Texas Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students for high school.

As children on the Texas beach, we played “castaways,” inspired in part by historical figures. Cabeza de Vaca, Jane Long, La Salle and Jean Laffite were among our fantasy roles.

Situated on a portion of the property that was conveyed by Jane Long, often called the "Mother of Texas," to Mirabeau B. Lamar, the third president of the Republic of Texas, construction of the ...

Jane Long Academy, formerly known as Jane Long Middle School, is named after Jane Wilkinson Long who was called the “Mother of Texas.” The school opened in 1957.

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. "I am deeply honored to continue my career as a public servant as Texas ...

Mary Jane Long. Des Moines - Mary Jane Long, devoted wife, fiercely loving mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly November 8th, 2021, at the age of 62.