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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJK1_salado-united-methodist-church_Salado-TX.html
In 1854, the Rev. Thomas Gilmore, a Methodist circuit rider, led a revival at Pecan Grove on the north side of Salado Creek. He organized a Methodist church and a Union Sunday school in a small frame building. During the next decades, the congrega…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJK0_the-major-a-j-rose-house_Salado-TX.html
Built in 1870-72, this structure typifies the Greek Revival style with its symmetrical facade. The residence was constructed for former Confederate officer Archibald Johnson Rose (1830-1903) and his large family. A prosperous farmer, Rose particip…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJZ_major-archibald-johnson-rose_Salado-TX.html
Before migrating to Texas, A. J. Rose made a fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush. In 1857 he and his wife Sallie (Austin) brought their family from Missouri to Travis County, Texas. Later they settled in San Saba County, where Rose ran a mill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJY_alexanders-distillery_Salado-TX.html
On this site in 1861-65, the William R. Alexander Distillery met a wartime need in Texas.
May 28, 1862, Governor Francis R. Lubbock closed all Texas distilleries, to save grain. Army calls for medicinal liquor (for opiate and stimulant purposes…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJX_twelve-oaks_Salado-TX.html
Twelve Oaks, 1867-69. Greek Revival mansion built of stone from adjacent land, for B.D. McKie, Texas doctor who fought and was wounded in Mexican and Civil wars.
Restoration by parents of Lt. Henry Clay DeGrummond, Jr. World War II combat hero,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ5_george-washington-baines-house_Salado-TX.html
Built in the 1860s, this house was the residence of the Rev. George Washington Baines (1809-83) from 1870 to 1883. A pioneer Baptist preacher, missionary, editor, and educator, the Rev. Baines was the great-grandfather of United States President L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ4_home-of-elijah-sterling-clack-robertson_Salado-TX.html
This house wasbuilt 1856-1860 by Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson1820-1879Texas pioneer, patriot, soldier and jurist, and one of the founders of Salado College.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ3_birthplace-of-white-house-aide-mary-elizabeth-carpenter_Salado-TX.html
Great-granddaughter of builders. Daughter of Thomas S. and Mary Elizabeth (Robertson) Sutherland.
First woman vice president of student body, University of Texas. Married Leslie Carpenter; has 2 children. In 1954 was president Women's National …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ2_robertson-home_Salado-TX.html
Built by Col. E.S.C. Robertson and wife, Mary Elizabeth (Dickey).
Rare ante-bellum plantation complex, comprising home, servant quarters, land, family cemetery, stables. Still a working ranch.
The house, occupied by fifth generation of Rober…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJJ0_west-salado-cemetery_Salado-TX.html
Located in an area populated by former slaves following the Civil War, this cemetery dates to the 1870s. The earliest documented grave is that of Jozie Fulbright, who died in 1877, although according to local oral tradition there may be earlier un…