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Burleson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Caldwell, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 47 Texas historical markers in Caldwell, in Burleson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution, Civil War, Native History, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2023. 5 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Caldwell stories
- Burleson Countyplaced 1970
Farmed early as 1744 by Indians under guidance of Spanish missionaries. In 1830, Ft. Tenoxtitlan, guarding Brazos crossing, San Antonio Road…
- Fort Tenoxtitlanplaced 1970
Founded by Mexico as a bulwark against Anglo-American immigration, this fort and its nearby city were twice proposed for the capital of Texas.
- Burleson Countyplaced 1936
In rich Brazos River basin; had settlers early as 1825. Site in 1830 of Tenoxtitlan, one of 3 forts built by Mexico in Texas, situated above El…
- Horatio Chriesmanplaced 1969
Colonial statesman, Methodist lay leader, pioneer in Burleson County. Came to Texas in 1822 from Kentucky.
- An Arm of The Chisholm Cattle Trailplaced 1981
The Chisholm Trail, which was developed following the Civil War, allowed Texas cattle to be driven to railheads in Kansas for shipment to eastern…
- Burleson County C.S.A.placed 1973
On Feb. 23, 1861, citizens voted for secession, 422 to 84. On March 1, the "Burleson Guards" organized and offered its services to the state.
Plan your visit
- Visiting Burleson County: museums and historical markersBurleson County
- Historic Downtown Caldwell and Main StreetCity of Caldwell
- Caldwell heritage and historyCity of Caldwell
All 47 historical markers in Caldwell
- Alexander Thomson, Jr.1972
- An Arm of The Chisholm Cattle Trail1981
- Black Jack Baptist Church1985
- Burleson County1970
- Burleson County1936
- Burleson County C.S.A.1973
- Burleson County in World War II2008
- Caldwell Masonic Cemetery2001
- Caldwell National Bank1981
- Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department1986
- City of Caldwell1982
- City of Caldwell1967
- Duewall House2001
- Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence1973
- Elizabeth Chapel Methodist Church1970
- First Baptist Church1969
- First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell1984
- First United Methodist Church of Caldwell1970
- Fort Tenoxtitlan1936
- Fort Tenoxtitlan1970
- Frenstat Cemetery2004
- Horatio Chriesman1969
- John Mitchell2002
- Josef Masik1968
- Lee W. Henslee1968
- Lewis L. Chiles1936
- Macedonia Hix Baptist Church1975
- Moseley's Ferry1975
- New Tabor Brethren Church1993
- New Tabor Cemetery1999
- Old City Cemetery1971
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church2004
- Porter House2000
- Providence Baptist Church1968
- Providence Cemetery1992
- Reeves-Womack House1983
- San Salvador Mission Church1974
- Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church2023
- Site of Camino Real1968
- St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery2005
- St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church2004
- St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church2023
- Thomas Kraitchar, Jr. House1983
- Town of Chriesman1968
- Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M.1999
- Waugh Campground1972
- Woodson Lumber Company2013
Historical markers near Caldwell
- Cooks Point7 stories · 7 mi
- Snook6 stories · 13 mi
- Somerville11 stories · 17 mi
- Gause6 stories · 17 mi
- Bryan51 stories · 22 mi
- Rockdale24 stories · 22 mi
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