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Blanco County, Texas
Historical Markers in Round Mountain, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 5 Texas historical markers in Round Mountain, in Blanco County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Texas Revolution and Civil War. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2005. 1 is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.
Start with these Round Mountain stories
- John Walton Harringtonplaced 1972
(July 4, 1822-Jan. 7, 1908) A soldier in Army of Republic of Texas at age 13, Harrington served from May 10, 1836, to August 14, 1837.
- Joseph Birdplaced 1994
(July 15, 1821-August 15, 1909) For more than 50 years after becoming a pioneer settler of this area, North Carolina native Joseph Bird greatly…
- Robert Priceplaced 1936
Detailed to guard the baggage at Harrisburg, April 21, 1836. Born August 2, 1811, died August 17, 1900.
- Elitha Smith Martinplaced 1974
(Jan. 30, 1830-Aug. 10, 1899) Prominent local businesswoman; born in Patrick County, Virginia, she married John Martin (1826-69) on June 27, 1848.
- Joseph and Eliza Bird Residenceplaced 2005
Once home to area pioneer Joseph Bird, his wife Eliza, and their extended family, portions of this house date to the mid-1850s.
All 5 historical markers in Round Mountain
Historical markers near Round Mountain
- Marble Falls22 stories · 10 mi
- Johnson City14 stories · 12 mi
- Stonewall9 stories · 22 mi
- Blanco12 stories · 24 mi
- Dripping Springs9 stories · 24 mi
- Burnet28 stories · 24 mi
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