Near Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cloud Point
Photographed By Brian Anderson, December 30, 2019
1. Cloud Point Marker
Inscription.
Cloud Point. . A landmark for many years for soldiers and others who journeyed along the roads that traversed this terrain, Cloud Point is the name given to the cliff overlooking the Llano River valley and the valley of Johnson Fork Creek. The geographic feature was named for the family of William Johnston Cloud, a Civil War veteran, who purchased property in this part of Kimble County and located his home near this site. Early roads that passed by Cloud Point included the Upper Presidio Road, from Kerrville to Fort McKavett; the Military Road from Fort Terrett to San Antonio; and the transcontinental Old Spanish Trail. No longer on the main route since the 1970s, Cloud Point remains a local point of interest.
A landmark for many years for soldiers and others who journeyed along the roads that traversed this terrain, Cloud Point is the name given to the cliff overlooking the Llano River valley and the valley of Johnson Fork Creek. The geographic feature was named for the family of William Johnston Cloud, a Civil War veteran, who purchased property in this part of Kimble County and located his home near this site. Early roads that passed by Cloud Point included the Upper Presidio Road, from Kerrville to Fort McKavett; the Military Road from Fort Terrett to San Antonio; and the transcontinental Old Spanish Trail. No longer on the main route since the 1970s, Cloud Point remains a local point of interest.
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12589.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks.
Location. 30° 29.565′ N, 99° 41.791′ W. Marker is near Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. Marker is on Farm to Market Road 2169, 5˝ miles north of Interstate 10, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Miller-Browning Colony (here, next to this marker); The Oliver Pecan (approx.
Cloud Point marker is on the left, Miller-Browning Colony marker is on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
