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

Lampasas County

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

1. Lampasas County Marker

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Formed from Travis and Bell
Counties
Created February 1, 1856
Organized March 10, 1856
The name Lampazos first given to
the river by the Spaniards,
was suggested by the many
Cockle-burs in the region
First settlements about 1850
First Railroad, 1882
County Seat, Burleson
After 1856 Called Lampasas

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 3022.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1856.

Location. 31° 3.93′ N, 98° 10.651′ W. Marker is in Lampasas, Texas, in Lampasas County. Marker is at the intersection of Fourth Street (County Highway 257) and South Pecan Street, on the right when traveling west on Fourth Street. The marker is located on the southeast corner of the Lampasas County Courthouse. . Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Fourth Street, Lampasas TX 76550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lampasas County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker);

The Lampasas County Marker in front of the courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

2. The Lampasas County Marker in front of the courthouse

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Lampasas County, C.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); Lampasas County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); First State Meeting of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanna Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Near Site of Organization of Texas Bankers Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Horrell-Higgins Feud (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunfight at the Lampasas Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lampasas.

The view of the Lampasas County Marker from the parking lot of the courthouse. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, June 14, 2021

3. The view of the Lampasas County Marker from the parking lot of the courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 146 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.