Burleson County
SE Corner (in traffic triangle) of the intersection of SH 21 & SH 36 Caldwell., Caldwell, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1846
EST. 1846
1744
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Burleson County.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Burleson County
The area was farmed by Indigenous people under Spanish missionary guidance by 1744, and Fort Tenoxtitlan, built in 1830, drew Anglo-Texan settlers. Burleson County was organized in 1846, named for General Edward Burleson, a San Jacinto veteran and Republic of Texas vice president. During the Civil War it supplied troops, cotton, and food to Confederate Texas.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Burleson County
Farmed early as 1744 by Indians under guidance of Spanish missionaries. In 1830, Ft. Tenoxtitlan, guarding Brazos crossing, San Antonio Road, attracted Anglo-Texans, who lived off wild game in early years. County created and organized in 1846. Named for Gen.Edward Burleson (1798-1851), veteran of Battle of San Jacinto; Indian fighter; Republic of Texas vice-president and senator, later a state senator. County seat, Caldwell (named for Mathew Caldwell, signer of Declaration of Independence). During the Civil War, furnished troops, cotton and food to Confederate Texas. (1965) Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5051007553
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