Marker Inscription
The earliest structure in this complex is the one-story stone building, constructed about 1853. It originally housed a mercantile store and the first permanent post office for Round Rock, both operated by Thomas C. Oatts, the town's first postmaster. Built on the pioneer road from Austin to Georgetown, it was part of Round Rock's early development. The two-story home was built about 1870 and for many years was the residence of Dr. William M. Owen, a prominent local physician and businessman. Both buildings reflect the style of other area structures of the 19th century. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
About this site
Owen, William M., House Complex is a historical marker in Round Rock, Williamson County, dedicated in 1982. 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 30.5152, -97.6900 near Round Rock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Inn at Brushy Creek (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Round Rock Post Office and William M. Owen House, The Round Rock, and MacNabb Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009315. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
