Marker Inscription
Farmed early as 1744 by Indians under guidance of Spanish missionaries. In 1830, Ft. Tenoxtitlan, guarding Brazos crossing, San Antonio Road, attracted Anglo-Texans, who lived off wild game in early years. County created and organized in 1846. Named for Gen.Edward Burleson (1798-1851), veteran of Battle of San Jacinto; Indian fighter; Republic of Texas vice-president and senator, later a state senator. County seat, Caldwell (named for Mathew Caldwell, signer of Declaration of Independence). During the Civil War, furnished troops, cotton and food to Confederate Texas. (1965)
About this site
Burleson County is a historical marker in Caldwell, Burleson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 69 historical markers documented in Burleson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5375, -96.6928 near Caldwell. The nearest cataloged historic site is Kraitchar, Jr., Thomas, House (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Burleson County C.S.A., Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence, and John Mitchell.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5051007553. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
