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Burleson County
History
Historical
Marker: (in Courthouse Square, Caldwell)
BURLESON COUNTY
In rich Brazos River basin; had settlers early as 1825. Site in 1830
of Tenoxtitlan, one of 3 forts built by Mexico in Texas, situated
above El
Camino Real (The King's Highway) crossing on Brazos River. North
of the road was Sterling Robertson's Colony; south, the colony of
Stephen F. Austin.
In 1840 on the Old Road, Civil Engineer George B. Erath (1813-1891)
platted town of Caldwell,
named for noted Indian fighter Mathew ("Old Paint") Caldwell. In 1846,
Erath introduced in First Legislature of State of Texas a bill creating
Burleson County out of land then in Milam
and Washington counties.
It was named for Gen. Edward Burleson (1793-1851), under whom many
local men had fought in the Texas War for Independence and in Indian
Wars. Gen. Burleson was a congressman, senator and vice president
of the Republic of Texas; also was in first State Senate.
Plantation system prevailed until Civil War (1861-1865). Burleson
lost some area when Lee County was created in 1874. In 1880 the Gulf,
Colorado & Santa Fe Railway built into county; soon afterward, Houston
& Texas Central added more rail mileage.
This is fourth
courthouse for county. Economy is based on farming, oil, and miscellaneous
products. (1970)
1936 Texas Centennial Marker:
Formed early as 1744 by Indians under guidance of Spanish missionaries.
In 1830, Ft. Tenoxtitlan, guarding Brazos crossing, San Antonio Road,
attracted Anglo-Texans, who lived off wild game in early years.
County created and organized in 1846.
Named for Gen.Edward Burleson (1798-1851), veteran of Battle
of San Jacinto; Indian fighter; Republic of Texas vice-president
and senator, later a state senator.
County seat, Caldwell
(named for Mathew Caldwell, signer of Declaration of Independence).
During the Civil War, furnished troops, cotton and food to Confederate
Texas. (1965) |
Burleson County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Caldwell
Book Hotel -
Caldwell Hotels |
From 1907 Texas
state map #2090 showing Burleson County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1920 Texas
state map #10749 showing Burleson County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1940 Texas
state map #4335 showing Burleson County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
Burleson County
Historical Marker
Photo Courtesy Terry
Jeanson, February 2010 |
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