Mahomet-Sycamore Springs Community

Settlement in this part of Burnet County began in the 1850s. Two early communities were Mahomet and Sycamore Springs, originally located 8 miles from each other. Pioneers of Mahomet were George Ater, William G. Hall, and Mr. Sanford, while Sycamore Springs was settled by the Smart, Stewart, and Williams families. Although Sycamore Springs once had 3 gins, a general store, a school, and 2 churches, little evidence of the community now remains. Much speculation has taken place over the years concerning the origin of the unusual name of the Mahomet settlement. Research now indicates that the town was probably named by first postmaster George Ater, who came to Texas from Mahomet, Illinois. both the original Mahomet Post Office and an Austin-Lampasas Stage stop were located at his home. The Mahomet Christian Church, moved from Sycamore Springs in 1899, continues to worship near this site. Mahomet is also the home of the Mt. Horeb Masonic Lodge, which was relocated from nearby Williamson County in 1915. The community burial ground (.5 mi. SW dates from the early 1850s. The history of these two related settlements is an important part of Burnet County's heritage.

Mahomet-Sycamore Springs Community is a historical marker in Bertram, Burnet County, dedicated in 1985. 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 30.8211, -97.9341 near Bertram. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mount Horeb Lodge (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mahomet Cemetery, Mahomet Cemetery, and Ramsey Family.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5053009728. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.