Burleson County, Texas
Historical Markers in Caldwell, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 17 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, Native History, Civil War, and Ghost Towns. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2008. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
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- 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 in World War IIplaced 2008
During World War II, out of a population of 18,000, close to 1300 men and women of Burleson County joined the military, with 450 who attended…
All 17 historical markers in Caldwell
- An Arm of The Chisholm Cattle Trail1981
- Burleson County1970
- Burleson County1936
- Burleson County in World War II2008
- City of Caldwell1982
- City of Caldwell1967
- Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence1973
- Fort Tenoxtitlan1936
- Fort Tenoxtitlan1970
- Horatio Chriesman1969
- John Mitchell2002
- Josef Masik1968
- Lee W. Henslee1968
- New Tabor Cemetery1999
- San Salvador Mission Church1974
- Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M.1999
- Waugh Campground1972
Historical markers near Caldwell
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