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Bastrop County, Texas
Historical Markers in McDade, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in McDade, in Bastrop County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Outlaws & Lawmen and Texas Revolution. The markers on this list were placed between 1962 and 2002. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these McDade stories
- John Herronplaced 1962
Star and Wreath A Mina volunteer in the Texas War for Independence; a San Jacinto veteran. Erected by the State of Texas, 1962
- McDadeplaced 1968
Laid out 1871; named for Jas. McDade, Brenham lawyer. Became a thriving town, important freight center and early-day stage stop.
- Rock Front Saloon, 1870placed 1963
Stagecoach stand, U. S. Post Office, early business house. Scene of revenge gunfight, 1883. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963
- McDade Baptist Churchplaced 2002
McDade Baptist Church This congregation was organized on July 18, 1880, under the leadership of the Rev. J. D. Wright, who also served as first…
- Three Oaks (Goerlitz) Cemeteryplaced 1999
The earliest marked graves on this site were those of infant Peter Goerlitz and two-year-old Emma Goerlitz.
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