Cedar Park in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wilson-Leonard Brushy Creek Burial Site
In this vicinity is a prehistoric archeological site discovered in 1973 by a team of Texas Highway Department archeologists. Scientific excavations have produced evidence that the site was a major camping ground for prehistoric peoples, particularly during the Archaic Period (2,000 – 8,000 years ago). More than 150 fireplaces, numerous projectile Plainview points, and several types of spear points have been uncovered. In 1982, archeologists discovered the skeleton of a human female, 10,000 to 13,000 years old, that became known as the Leanderthal Lady.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13894.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1973.
Location. 30° 32.414′ N, 97° 46.333′ W. Marker is in Cedar Park, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on FM1431 near CR178, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Round Rock TX 78681, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Champion Cemetery (approx. 2.1 miles away); Granite for the State Capitol (approx. 2.6 miles away); Cedar Park (approx. 3.4 miles away); Cedar Park Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); New Hope First Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cedar Chopping in Central Texas (approx. 4 miles away); Site of a Block House (approx. 4 miles away); "Webster Massacre" (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Park.
Also see . . . Texas Beyond History: Wilson-Leonard Site. (Submitted on December 1, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,043 times since then and 205 times this year. Last updated on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 1, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 5, 6. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.