Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Round Rock
Photographed by Keith Peterson
1. The Round Rock Marker
A guide for Indians and early settlers, this table-shaped stone in the middle of Brushy Creek once marked an important low-water wagon crossing. Hundered-year-old wheel ruts are still visible in the creek bottom. The rocky stream bed also provided building stone for pioneer homes. Brushy Creek post office was established in 1851 to serve the settlement that grew up near this natural ford. At the urging of postmaster Thomas C. Oatts, it was renamed Round Rock in 1854. This name was retained when the town relocated along the railroad (1 mi. E) in 1877.
Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9330.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Landmarks • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 30° 30.785′ N, 97° 41.368′ W. Marker was in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. It was on Chisholm Trail Road (County Road 173). Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Round Rock TX 78664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: William M. Owen House Complex (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Sam Bass' Death Site (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
2. The Round Rock Marker (facing east)
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
3. The Round Rock Marker (facing northwest)
Photographed by Sharon N. Goodman, February 16, 2013
4. The Round Rock
The water in Brushy Creek is extremely low and most of the Round Rock is now showing. You can walk out to it on the left side without getting your feet wet. The Round Rock Marker is located on the bridge in the background.The ruts from the Chisholm Trail are to the right of the Round Rock in this photo, although not visible in photo.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
5. Close-up of The Round Rock looking West.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
6. Close-up of the Round Rock with low water.
Notice the coloration on the rock. Rival football teams in the area have a habit of painting the rock with school colors.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
7. Another close-up of the Round Rock with low water.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
8. Wagon ruts with low water.
Photographed by Keith Peterson
9. Wagon Wheel Ruts
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
10. Wide-area view of the Round Rock looking West.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 10,325 times since then and 939 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4. submitted on February 20, 2013, by Sharon N. Goodman of Round Rock, Texas. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 6, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 9. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 10. submitted on October 6, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
