Near Lampasas in Lampasas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

McAnelly Settlement

Photographed By QuesterMark, November 25, 2016

1. McAnelly Settlement Texas Historical Marker

Inscription. Threshold for settlement of Lampasas, San Saba Counties. Commemorates homestead site of Robert D. McAnelly (1806-1888) who came here in early 1830's; was surveyor of large areas of surrounding land. McAnelly's Bend was named for him in 1858. His son, Cornelius, was first white child born in Lampasas County. (1967)

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3273.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 31° 7.328′ N, 98° 30.823′ W. Marker is near Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 580 and County Road 82, on the right when traveling north on County Road 580. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lometa TX 76853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the Town of Senterfitt (approx. 6.8 miles away); Senterfitt Cemetery (approx. 7 miles away); Chadwick's Mill (approx. 7.2 miles away); Phantom Hill Road (approx. 8.4 miles away); Nix (approx. 8½ miles away); Harris Cemetery (approx. 8.7 miles away); C.S.A. Salts Works (approx. 9.2 miles away); Operation Long Horn (approx. 9.3 miles away).

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Photographed By QuesterMark, November 25, 2016

2. McAnelly Settlement Marker Vicinity

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 13, 2023

3. McAnelly Settlement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2017, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. 3. submitted on November 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.