San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thompson's Islands
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 11, 2020
1. Thompson's Islands Marker
Inscription.
Thompson's Islands. . William A. Thompson brought his family and slaves to Texas from Louisiana in 1850. They established plantations in Caldwell and Hays counties. With slave labor, the family built a mill on the San Marcos River near this site. Construction and operation of the mill resulted in the creation of three land masses in the river channel which became known as Thompson's Islands. The land remained in the family for generations, and the mill, which provided power for local lumber operations and a cotton gin, became an important element in the area's economy.
William A. Thompson brought his family and slaves to Texas from Louisiana in 1850. They established plantations in Caldwell and Hays counties. With slave labor, the family built a mill on the San Marcos River near this site. Construction and operation of the mill resulted in the creation of three land masses in the river channel which became known as Thompson's Islands. The land remained in the family for generations, and the mill, which provided power for local lumber operations and a cotton gin, became an important element in the area's economy.
Erected 1993 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10331.)
Location. 29° 52.177′ N, 97° 55.724′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is on Cape Street (County Road 299) west of River Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thompson's Island Homeplace (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rio Vista Dam (approx. 0.6 miles away); Southside School (approx. 0.7 miles away);
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
