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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I04_josiah-pugh-wilbarger_Austin-TX.html
Marking the spot where
Josiah Pugh Wilbarger
of Austin's Colony was stabbed
and scalped by the Indians in 1832
while locating lands for the Colonies.
Born in Bourbon Co. Ky. Sept. 10, 1801
Died in Bastrop Co. Tex. April 11, 1845
A tru…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1634_site-of-pecan-springs-school_Austin-TX.html
In community where scalping and dramatic rescue of Josiah Wilbarger occurred in 1833. By 1875 area had developed so much that a schoolhouse was built at this site. Original 30 x 40 - foot structure was set on 4.68 acres of land. A Mr. Goodnight wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK2T_site-of-fort-colorado_Austin-TX.html
June, 1836 - November, 1838.Established and first commanded byColonel Robert M. Coleman.Succeeded by Capt. Michael AndrewsAndCapt. William M. Eastland.
An extreme frontier outpost occupied by Texas Rangers to protect Anglo-American civilization…