Bastrop
Aldridge-Fitzwilliam Home
Bastrop, TX
Built 1852 on part of league granted in 1831 by the Mexican government to Mozea Rousseau, a member of Austin's 2nd colony.
Baron de Bastrop Monument
Bastrop, TX
Erected in recognition of the distinguished service to Texas of Felipe Enrique Neri, Baron de Bastrop, 1770-1829.
Early History of the City of Bastrop
Bastrop, TX
Long before white men arrived, this region was inhabited by Tonkawa and Comanche Indians.
Governor J. D. Sayers
Bastrop, TX
(September 23, 1841 - May 15, 1929) Joseph Draper Sayers moved to Bastrop with his father, Dr. David Sayers in 1851.
Governor Sayers House
Bastrop, TX
This Greek Revival residence was constructed in 1868 by Joseph D. Sayers (1841-1929) for his bride Ada Walton.
Margaret Chambers Home
Bastrop, TX
This Greek Revival residence was built in 1853 for Bartholomew Manlove (b. 1776), who was elected the first mayor of Bastrop two years...
Mina Ward School
Bastrop, TX
Bastrop was established as a Mexican municipality (later renamed Mina) in 1832.
Old Jenkins Home
Bastrop, TX
Built about 1836 for Sarah Jenkins, whose first husband was scalped by Indians, her second killed at the Alamo.
Site of the Home of Col. Robert M.Coleman
Utley, TX
(1799-1837) Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence Aide-de-camp to Gen. Houston at San Jacinto Commander of a regiment of...
Smithville
Smithville, TX
In 1691 missionaries on the expedition of Don Domingo Teran de Los Rios sighted a lagoon which the Indians called Nenocadda.
Stephen Scallorn
Smithville, TX
Maryland native Stephen Scallorn (1787-1887) lived in Kentucky and Tennessee, where he practiced medicine and was active in the Primitive...
The Gotier Trace
Bastrop, TX
Originated in 1820s.
Thomas H. Mays
Bastrop, TX
Thomas H. Mays was born in 1802 in Virginia and emigrated to Texas from Tennessee in 1830.