Cedar park

In 1873, George and Harriet (Standefer) Cluck purchased a large amount of land in this area, which they found to be rich in cedar trees and limestone. Their ranch and home became the central point around which the Cedar Park community developed. A post office was established in 1874 and was named Running Brushy. Harriet Cluck served as an early postmistress. When the railroad came through Running Brushy in 1882, the community's name was changed to Bruggerhoff to honor a railroad official. Five years later, the current name was adopted. Cedar Park was the scene of much growth and activity during the latter years of the nineteenth century. A community school and church building was constructed, and by 1892, a landscaped park had appeared along the rail line. George Cluck noticed the increasing popularity of barbed wire and opened a cedar yard in which he made and sold cedar posts. Cedar Park did not see much growth during the first part of the twentieth century, and by 1960 nearly all traces of the earlier community had disappeared. During the 1970s, however, the growth of Austin led to a population increase in this area, also, and the city of Cedar Park was incorporated in 1973.

Cedar park is a historical marker in Cedar Park, Williamson County, dedicated in 1985. It is one of 241 historical markers documented in Williamson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 448 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.5195, -97.8242 near Cedar Park. The nearest cataloged historic site is Austin Steam Train Association Museum (museum), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Minnick, Cedar Park Cemetery, and New Hope First Baptist Church and Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009040. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.