Historical Markers in La Vernia, Texas

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• Brahan Lodge #226, A.F. & A.M.placed 1962

  Set to work U.D. June 23, 1858. Chartered June 16, 1859. Named for Dr. Robt. W. Brahan. John Rhodes King, first worshipful master.

• Cibolo Crossing on the Gonzales Roadplaced 2011

  DURING THE MEXICAN ADMINISTRATION OF TEXAS, A ROAD CONNECTED THE SETTLEMENT OF GONZALES IN THE DEWITT COLONY TO SAN ANTONIO DE BEJAR, KNOWN AS THE…

• Rector Chapel Cemeteryplaced 2002

  Rector Chapel Cemetery William Robert Wiseman (1816-1888) was a successful farmer and owned the first cotton gin in La Vernia.

• Suttles Potteryplaced 2003

  Following the Civil War, two brothers, both Union veterans, moved from Zanesville, Ohio to Texas. Isaac Suttles (c.

• Applewhite Homesteadplaced 1995

  The family of Henry Applewhite (1630-1704), who sailed from England to Jamestown, Virginia, in 1656, remained in Virginia for several generations.

• Bridge at McAlister Crossing (Mueller Bridge) (2/10 mi. SW)placed 2004

  John Murphy McAlister (1807-1885) and his wife, Isabella (McClain) (1817-1872), settled in La Vernia with their family in the early 1850s.

All 6 historical markers in La Vernia

• Applewhite Homestead1995
• Brahan Lodge #226, A.F. & A.M.1962
• Bridge at McAlister Crossing (Mueller Bridge) (2/10 mi. SW)2004
• Cibolo Crossing on the Gonzales Road2011
• Rector Chapel Cemetery2002
• Suttles Pottery2003

Historical markers near La Vernia

• Sutherland Springs6 stories · 5 mi
• Floresville11 stories · 16 mi
• Seguin26 stories · 17 mi
• San Antonio177 stories · 24 mi
• New Braunfels43 stories · 24 mi
• Pleasanton11 stories · 35 mi

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