Barton Creek West in Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Roberts-Teague Cemetery

Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 4, 2007

1. Roberts-Teague Cemetery Marker

Inscription.

In the 1860s, the Roberts and Teague families came to the Bee Cave area where, for generations, their skills as farmers, ranchers, cedar choppers, coal kiln burners, and homemakers helped to shape its development and culture. It is said that this cemetery was established in 1898 when Joseph Roberts (1842-1925) offered the site to the grieving Simons family for an infant’s burial. A number of veterans are laid to rest here, including Alfred R. (Buck) Simpson (1895-1961), the second most decorated soldier of World War I. This burial ground records the lives of the pioneers and families of these once isolated canyons of Travis County.
Historic Texas Cemetery - 2001

Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16200.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 30° 18.027′ N, 97° 53.436′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Barton Creek West. Marker can be reached from Creeks Edge Parkway north of Cliffs Edge Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Austin TX 78733, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eanes-Marshall Ranch (approx. 3.9 miles away); The Johnson Smokehouse

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(approx. 4.7 miles away); Oak Hill (approx. 4.8 miles away); Old Rock Store (approx. 4.9 miles away); Eanes School and Chapel (approx. 4.9 miles away); Eanes Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); James and Leana Walsh House (approx. 6½ miles away); Lohmans Crossing (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Austin.

Regarding Roberts-Teague Cemetery. Private Alfred R. Simpson was cited five times for bravery. He wore the Croix de Guerre, Merit de Guerre, Distinguished Service Cross, and Medaile Militaire, and was recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Additional commentary.
1. Distinguished Service Cross Citation for Alfred R. Simpson
SIMPSON, ALFRED R.
Private, U.S. Army
Company B, 321st Machine-Gun Battalion, 82d Division, A.E.F.
Date of Action: October 12, 1918
Citation:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alfred R. Simpson, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Somme-Py, France, October 12, 1918. While his company

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2. Roberts-Teague Cemetery

was covering with machine-gun fire a temporary withdrawal of the infantry, before a hostile counterattack, Private Simpson secured an abandoned German machine gun and operated it until his own company, as well as the infantry, had returned safely. He remained at his post until his ammunition was exhausted and was the last one to leave the position. Through his bravery and skill the advance of the enemy was checked, and our own forces were able to organize a fresh counter dash attack.
General Orders No. 27, War Department, 1919
Born: Velasco, Texas
Home Town: Bee Cave, TX

— Submitted January 27, 2010.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2010. This page has been viewed 2,294 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on October 29, 2020, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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