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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNTE_dobyville-cemetery_Burnet-TX.html
The Dobyville Cemetery is the last visible remnant of the Community of Dobyville, Settled in the 1850's and named for the towns location on a white adobe rock hill. The Cemetery contains more than 230 marked graves, between 60 and 70 graves are un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJEY_peter-kerr-1795-1861_Burnet-TX.html
One of "Old 300" of Stephen F. Austin's first colony from Pennsylvania, took part in 1836 war for Texas Independence, he made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIG5_mr-and-mrs-jacob-wolf_Burnet-TX.html
Jacob Wolf (1812-1874) and wife Adeline Faulkner Wolf (1814-1870) came from Tennessee to Texas about 1850. Obtaining land grant in Burnet County, they settled at Dobyville, and were pioneers, supplying their own provisions, buildings, medicines, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIG4_george-whitaker-home_Burnet-TX.html
Built 1870 by George Whitaker, early settler. Of hand-hewn rock. Has inside cistern. Stones from old courthouse used in 1939 addition.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIF4_the-russell-mcfarland-homestead_Burnet-TX.html
William H. and Mary Russell built this Victorian residence in 1883-84. Russell, a veteran of the Civil War (1861-65), headed the Burnet school system about 15 years. Sold in 1895, the house had such tenants as J. W. Edgar, later state commissioner…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIF2_rocky-rest_Burnet-TX.html
Built 1860 by Gen. Adam R. Johnson. Of hand-hewn stone, logs. High windows and thick walls kept out Indians.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIEX_oldest-commercial-building-in-burnet_Burnet-TX.html
Logan Vandeveer (1815-55), a hero of the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, came here about 1849 as a Fort Croghan beef supplier. He became first United States Postmaster in Burnet and in 1854 built this native stone structure. With a partner named Taylo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMICJ_magill-family-cemetery_Burnet-TX.html
Surrounded by a rock wall, the small pioneer family cemetery just west of this site is located on land that was once part of the William H. Magill homestead. Magill, a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto, moved his family to Burnet County in 1850…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIC6_lake-victor-lodge-no-1011-a-f-a-m_Burnet-TX.html
Sponsored by the nearby Robert E. Lee Lodge, Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011, A. F. & A. M. was formally established in December 1909 during the 73rd Annual Grand Communications of the Grand Lodge of Texas. The first meeting of the Lake Victor Lodge to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIB2_general-adam-r-johnson_Burnet-TX.html
Home County of Texas ConfederateGeneral Adam R. JohnsonJoined C. S. Army 1861. Cavalry scout with Gen. Nathan B. Forest 1861-62. Commanded Partisan Rangers 1862-64 executing daring exploits behind enemy lines in Kentucky area. Took Newburgh, India…
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