Antedating town of Leander, this place was a 3-day wagon distance from Austin. First two rooms were built (1872) by J. C. and Nancy Bryson, of rock from San Gabriel River and Jenks Branch; hewn cedar logs and shingles from Bastrop area. Had several additions, for family of eight children. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970
Pioneers' House
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Pioneers' House is a historical marker in Leander, Williamson County, dedicated in 1970. 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 30.5980, -97.8519 near Leander. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pickle-Mason House (historical marker), about 1.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Leander Presbyterian Church, Leander, and Webster Massacre.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5491009323. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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