Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department

Photographed By Keith Peterson

1. Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Inscription.

The Hose and Hand Pump Company was formed in 1884 as Round Rock’s first organized fire department. Money for equipment was raised through donations, picnics, dances, box suppers, and other fund drives. The first building constructed for Round Rock’s fire department was completed in 1892. About 1934, the department purchased its first piece of motor-driven equipment – a Model T Ford chassis. As one of the state’s oldest volunteer fire departments, it continues to provide significant service to the citizens of Round Rock.

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9332.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.

Location. 30° 31.916′ N, 97° 41.176′ W. Marker is in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is on Commerce Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Commerce Blvd, Round Rock TX 78664, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harrell Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); The Pioneer Builders (approx. 1.1 miles away); William M. Owen House Complex (approx. 1.2 miles away); Round Rock Cemetery (approx.

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1.2 miles away); Slave Burial Ground in Old Round Rock Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Barker House (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Round Rock (approx. 1.3 miles away); Education in Round Rock (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Rock.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013

2. Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Photographed By Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013

3. Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Looking west from marker.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013

4. Round Rock Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Looking east from marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on October 12, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.