Near Tilden in McMullen County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Yarbrough Bend
Site of County's First Settlement
| | (5 mi. NE, on Frio River) | |
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 6, 2019
1. Yarbrough Bend Marker
Founded 1858. Named for John Swanson Yarbrough, an original settler. Town contained about 30 log "picket houses". Settlers were often harassed by Indians, cattle thieves and wild animals.
Other original settlers were: Dr. George Dilworth, John Moore, James Tope, N.H. Walker, Joe Walker and Benjamin Franklin Winters.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5923.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 28° 27.602′ N, 98° 26.507′ W. Marker is near Tilden, Texas, in McMullen County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 72 and Farm to Market Road 99, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 72. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tilden TX 78072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Townsite of Wentz (here, next to this marker); Calliham (approx. 5.8 miles away); First Producing Gas Well in McMullen County and First Gas Pipeline to San Antonio (approx. 5.8 miles away); Louisa Renshaw Covey (approx. 6.2 miles away); John Swanson Yarbrough (approx. 6.2 miles away); McMullen County Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.4 miles away); Camp Rio Frio, C.S.A. (approx. 6.4 miles away); San Caja Hill (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tilden.
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021
2. The Yarbrough Bend Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021
3. The view of the markers from the street
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 12, 2026
4. Yarbrough Bend Marker
Marker is on the left; Townsite of Wentz (5546) marker is on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 13, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.
