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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B4C_fort-magruder-c-s-a_Austin-TX.html
During the Civil War, Fort Magruder was built near here west of Congress Avenue. Named for Gen. John Bankhead Magruder, commander of Texas Confederate forces, it was one of three forts planned to protect Austin from a possible Union attack from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AXA_the-original-skyline-club-sign_Austin-TX.html
In 1947, C.J. Stark opened the original Skyline Club in North Austin. For the better part of a half a century this neon giant heralded the likes of Patsy Cline, Roger Miller, Elvis Presley, Hank Thompson, Lefty Frizzell, The Geezinslaws, and count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM197A_the-johnson-smokehouse_Austin-TX.html
Charles Johnson was a native of Sweden who settled in Austin in 1854. In 1858 he built his main residence near Deep Eddy along the Colorado River, which presently is the American Legion. The Johnson Ranch, consisting of 124 acres, was procured in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1634_site-of-pecan-springs-school_Austin-TX.html
In community where scalping and dramatic rescue of Josiah Wilbarger occurred in 1833. By 1875 area had developed so much that a schoolhouse was built at this site. Original 30 x 40 - foot structure was set on 4.68 acres of land. A Mr. Goodnight wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15Q1_old-quarry-site_Austin-TX.html
Limestone quarried at this site was hauled to Congress Avenue by oxen and used in constructing the 1853 Texas Capitol Building. The structure burned in 1881, but stone from the Capitol ruins later used in several Austin building projects. The quar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IW_clay-pit-bucket-tower_Austin-TX.html
This tower and two others supported a cable conveyor that brought clay from pits south of the Colorado river to a brick making facility nearby. A. J. Zilker installed the system in 1902. In 1912, the Butler Brick Company leased his plant, operatin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1317_walnut-creek-baptist-church_Austin-TX.html
Organized in Burdett schoolhouse in 1856 with 10 members. First pastor was the Rev. R.B. Burleson. Stone for the original structure was quarried locally. Lumber was hauled by ox-wagons from Bastrop. In early days, building served as schoolho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11VG_esperanza-school-building_Austin-TX.html
One of earliest one-room rural schoolhouse in Travis County, this cabin was built on property of Richard McKenzie in 1866. It was known as Esperanza School and served children from Neighboring farms in the period before public education. In 1893 w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU3O_dr-gideon-lincecum_Austin-TX.html
A veteran of the War of 1812Internationally famous botanistFriend of DarwinBorn in GeorgiaDied at Long PointWashington County, TexasNovember 28, 1873
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU3L_james-allison-york_Austin-TX.html
Participated in the Captureof San Antonio, 1835A member ofCapt. Moseley Baker's companyat San JacintoBorn in Kentuckyon July 4, 1800Died in Lavaca County, TexasFebruary 6, 1869
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