Marker Inscription
(Jan. 30, 1830-Aug. 10, 1899) Prominent local businesswoman; born in Patrick County, Virginia, she married John Martin (1826-69) on June 27, 1848. The couple came to Texas in 1856 with 4 children and settled in Llano County, where 5 more children were born. After John Martin's death, Mrs. Martin and the younger children moved here and built a 2-story hotel (100 yards E.), a livery stable, and a general mercantile store. On December 4, 1879, Mrs. Martin was appointed postmaster and served in that position until May 16, 1896, keeping the post office in the store. She was buried beside her husband in Llano County. (1974)
About this site
Elitha Smith Martin is a historical marker in Round Mountain, Blanco County, dedicated in 1974. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Blanco County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4296, -98.3432 near Round Mountain. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bird, Joseph (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Joseph and Eliza Bird Residence, Round Mountain Stage-Coach Inn and Stable, and Round Mountain Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031003231. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
