Bell County, Texas
Historical Markers in Salado, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 17 Texas historical markers in Salado, in Bell County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Tales of Tragedy, Cowboys & Cattle, and Native History. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2009. 3 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Salado stories
- Salado Creekplaced 1967
Gushing limestone springs, abundant fish, flowers, and trees have long made the banks of Salado Creek a good home site.
- Kate Crawford and Zachary Clay Taylorplaced 2008
The Taylors were among the earliest Baptist missionaries to Brazil. Zachary Clay Taylor (b.
- Main Street Bridgesplaced 1986
A number of bridges have been built over Salado Creek on Main Street since 1870. After the town of Salado was laid out in 1859, citizens crossed the…
- Major Archibald Johnson Roseplaced 1979
(1830-1903) Before migrating to Texas, A. J. Rose made a fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush.
- Norton-Orgain Houseplaced 1991
Built about 1872 by Edward R.A. Buckles, this I-plan vernacular house exhibits Classical and Victorian detailing.
- Salado Cemeteryplaced 1969
Established 1856 on 2.5-acre site given by E.S.C. Robertson. Distinguished Texans interred here include the Rev. G.W. Baines, great-grandfather of…
All 17 historical markers in Salado
- Davis Mill1936
- Dr. Samuel J. and Charlotte H. Jones2001
- First Baptist Church of Salado2000
- Kate Crawford and Zachary Clay Taylor2008
- Louisa Adeline (Addie) Barton2006
- Main Street Bridges1986
- Major Archibald Johnson Rose1979
- Mary Elizabeth Carpenter, Birthplace of White House Aide1967
- Norton-Orgain House1991
- Old Anderson Place1965
- Salado2009
- Salado Cemetery1969
- Salado Creek1967
- Salado United Methodist Church2004
- The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson2001
- Twelve Oaks1962
- West Salado Cemetery1990
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