Near Horseshoe Bay in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Charles Haynes

(September 12, 1814 - December 29, 1868)

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, February 12, 2023

1. Charles Haynes Marker

Inscription. Born in Vermont, Charles Haynes came to Texas in 1836 with the "Buckeye Rangers" of Ohio to fight for independence. He settled at Lockhart, operated a blacksmith shop, was a member of the first county commissioners' court, a justice of the peace, and a leader in Masonic work. About 1859 he moved with his family to Llano County. At Comanche schoolhouse in 1860, he organized Llano Lodge No. 242, A. F. & A. M. Twice married, he was father of eight children.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9442.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 30° 31.117′ N, 98° 24.533′ W. Marker is near Horseshoe Bay, Texas, in Llano County. It can be reached from State Highway 71 0.1 miles east of Farm to Market Road 2147, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Horseshoe Bay TX 78657, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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 the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fuchs Cemetery (approx. 5.7 miles away); Sandy Mountain Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Gideon Thorp’s Arrastre (approx. 6½ miles away);

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Robert Price (approx. 6½ miles away); Joseph Bird (approx. 7.3 miles away); Marble Falls Cemetery (approx. 7.9 miles away); Brandt Badger House (approx. 8.1 miles away); Granite Mountain (approx. 8.3 miles away).

Charles Haynes Marker Area in Pecan Creek Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, February 12, 2023

2. Charles Haynes Marker Area in Pecan Creek Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 458 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.