Burleson County
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Farmed 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)
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Burleson County
Caldwell, TX
In rich Brazos River basin; had settlers early as 1825.
City of Caldwell
Caldwell, TX
In 1840 the Republic of Texas Congress annexed to Milam County all of Washington County north of Yegua Creek and west of the Brazos River.
Caldwell National Bank
Caldwell, TX
On January 24, 1903, a group of local businessmen under the direction of J. J. Lane and C. C. Nelms met for the purpose of establishing a...
Horatio Chriesman
Caldwell, TX
Colonial statesman, Methodist lay leader, pioneer in Burleson County.
Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence
Caldwell, TX
When Mexican dictator Santa Anna revoked national rights, 30 or more men from this sparsely settled area left to resist his armies: in...