Historical MarkerRound Timber Community
Seymour · Baylor County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5023004361
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Marker Inscription
Named for round clumps of oaks. Pioneered by C. C. (Lum) Mills, 1863, but soon abandoned to Indians, site became the first permanent settlement in Baylor County when reopened in 1874 by T. K. Hamby, C. C. and W. B. Mills, John W. Stevens and Tom Whitworth. Post Office opened in 1879 with A. C. Burnham as postmaster. In school built in 1879, first teacher was Eliza Mitchell. Town had stores, barber and blacksmith shops, 1880s. The church was built by Methodists, 1879, sold to Baptists, 1933. The burial ground, dating from 1870, was deeded 1962 by J. Hop Parker to the cemetery association. Incise on back: Marker sponsored by Harry and Helen Portwood. 1972.
About this site
Round Timber Community is a historical marker in Seymour, Baylor County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 12 historical markers documented in Baylor County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 22 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4301, -99.0715 near Seymour. The nearest cataloged historic site is Round Timber (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Round Timber Baptist Church, Westover, and Westover School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5023004361. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
