Webberville in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Webberville
This community was named for John F. Webber (1793-1882) who received a land grant in 1827 and settled in this area with his African American wife and children. A post office was established in 1846 for Webber’s Prairie, and by 1853 the name was changed to Webberville. Based on a cotton farming economy, the town later included gristmills, cotton mills, general stores, schools, churches, and a cemetery. The post office was discontinued in 1903. A ferry crossing on the Colorado River ceased operation in the 1920s.
Erected 1997 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12251.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 30° 13.538′ N, 97° 30.84′ W. Marker is in Webberville, Texas, in Travis County. Marker can be reached from Weber Street west of Route 969 when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manor TX 78653, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Webberville Ebenezer Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph J. Manor Cemetery (approx. 1½ miles away); David Crawford Edmiston (approx. 1½ miles away); James Euwin Edmiston (approx. 1½ miles away); George Self (approx. 1½ miles away); Union Lee Baptist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of the Home of Col. Robert M. Coleman (approx. 2.9 miles away); Haynie Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Webberville.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on September 16, 2011, by Kenneth Grey Wilson of Dripping Springs, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.