Leander in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of a Block House
Erected 1936. (Marker Number 9033.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 30° 32.579′ N, 97° 50.36′ W. Marker is in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of Block House Drive and North Bell Boulevard, in the median on Block House Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leander TX 78641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Hope First Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Cedar Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Norton Moses Lodge No. 336, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 1.9 miles away); A. S. Mason House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leander Schools (approx. 2.3 miles away); Webster Massacre (approx. 2½ miles away); Leander (approx. 2½ miles away); Leanderthal Lady (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leander.
Also see . . .
1. Tumlinson Fort. Handbook of Texas Online. (Submitted on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)
2. The Tumlinson Blockhouse. Williamson County Historical Commission. (Submitted on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,726 times since then and 90 times this year. Last updated on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.