Historical MarkerRiley, David Crockett
Fredericksburg · Gillespie County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5171010101
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Marker Inscription
Four generations have lived in this house built in early 1870s by Crabapple community pioneer David Crockett Riley (1840-1900). Stone for 24" outer walls and 18" partitions came from a hill a mile north; timbers were hand-hewn from farm trees; milled lumber hauled from Austin (90 mi. SE). With a purchased lock for model, rest of door locks were made in farm shop. Workmen were paid 50 cents and a pint of Crockett Riley's whiskey (home-distilled) for a day's work. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
About this site
Riley, David Crockett is a historical marker in Fredericksburg, Gillespie County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 108 historical markers documented in Gillespie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 189 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4346, -98.7984 near Fredericksburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is Ottmers Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Unknown Graves #3, and Crabapple School.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5171010101. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
