Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Waco
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
1. Waco Marker
Erected 1964 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5688.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 31° 33.502′ N, 97° 7.785′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Austin Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South 3rd Street. The marker is located at the southeast corner of the Waco City Hall grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Austin Avenue, Waco TX 76702, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gerald-Harris Shooting (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brann-Davis Shootings (about 500 feet away); The Waco Tornado (about 700 feet away); Alico Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waco Suspension Bridge
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1. Waco, Texas. Wikipedia
Indigenous peoples occupied areas along the river for thousands of years. In historic times, the area of present-day Waco was occupied by the Wichita Indian tribe known as the "Waco" (Spanish: Hueco or Huaco).(Submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Waco Indian Village. Waco History
The city of Waco derives its name from the agrarian Indian tribe that originally resided in the area. The Hueco, or Waco Indians were a band of the Wichita tribe that arrived in Central Texas in the 1700s. The tribe’s early history is difficult to establish because of a lack of written records due to their oral tradition. Spanish settlers first wrote of an encounter with the Waco Indians in 1772, when Athanase de Mésière noticed two villages during his trek up the Brazos River. Source: Amanda Sawyer(Submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
2. Waco Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
3. The view of the park Waco Marker from the street
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
