Peter Kerr

1795-1861 One of "Old 300" of Stephen F. Austin's first colony; from Pennsylvania. Took part in 1836 war for Texas Independence. He made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. Amassed wealth as army beef contractor. Gave 100 acres and town square for Burnet County seat. To build a college here, he willed $23,500 and 6,359 acres of land to Burnet. The will was broken; city got a 2-acre site for a public school. It is said "he never refused to help when he observed its need." (1970)

Peter Kerr is a historical marker in Burnet, Burnet County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 61 historical markers documented in Burnet County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 125 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.7533, -98.2900 near Burnet. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Thomas Ranch House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fisher-Fry Cemetery, Hill Country Motorheads Museum, and Post Mountain Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009723. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.