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

Burnet County

Photographed by Nichole, September 24, 2023

1. Burnet County Marker

Inscription. Formed from portions of Travis, Williamson and Bell counties. Created Feb. 5, 1852; organized August 28, 1852. Named in honor of David G. Burnet (1788-1870), president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Texas in 1836. County seat, Burnet, famous for its granite mountains.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9704.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1875.

Location. 30° 45.43′ N, 98° 13.596′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. It is at the intersection of South Pierce Street and East Washington Street, on the left when traveling north on South Pierce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 South Pierce Street, Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Burnet County (a few steps from this marker); General Adam R. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Letter From the Alamo (within shouting distance of this marker); The Badger Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Burnet County Jailhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Burnet County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burnet Bulletin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Galloway House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.

More about this marker. Restored and Relocated to the Burnet County Courthouse.

Also see . . . Rededication Dec. 12 [2023] for lost-and-found Texas Centennial Marker.

"One of two Texas centennial markers set in Burnet County in 1936 used to be a prominent part of a roadside park in Marble Falls that no longer exists. The marker's bronze plaques were stolen and the granite monument disappeared sometime over the years. It was discovered in early 2022 by history buffs Nichole and Michael Ritchie of Cottonwood Shores."

(Submitted on March 25, 2026, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas.)

Photographed by Nichole, July 27, 2023

2. Burnet County Marker

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

Photographed by Nichole, September 24, 2023

3. The view of the Burnet County Marker in front of the courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,313 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on September 23, 2023, by Nichole of Marble Falls, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Nichole of Marble Falls, Texas. 2. submitted on September 23, 2023, by Nichole of Marble Falls, Texas. 3. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Nichole of Marble Falls, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.