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

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolf

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 30, 2007

1. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolf Marker

Inscription. Jacob Wolf (1812-1874) and wife Adeline Faulkner Wolf (1814-1870) came from Tennessee to Texas about 1850. Obtaining land grant in Burnet County, they settled at Dobyville, and were pioneers, supplying their own provisions, buildings, medicines, and school. Menaced by Indian raids and aware of need for government, Wolf in 1854 help organize Burnet County. Of the 8 children, 2 sons became sheriffs-- one in Burnet, one in Lampasas County.

Erected 1967 by the State Historical Survey Commission. (Marker Number 9757.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Law Enforcement • Native Americans • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 30° 55.834′ N, 98° 14.359′ W. Marker is near Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker can be reached from CR-103 just west of U.S. 281. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dobyville Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Lake Victor Lodge No. 1011, A. F. & A. M. (approx. 3.1 miles away); Naruna Cemetery (approx. 6.2 miles away); Naruna Baptist Church (approx. 6.2

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miles away); Bethel Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away); Hostess House (approx. 9.2 miles away); Hancock Springs (approx. 9.2 miles away); Hancock Springs Bathhouse (approx. 9.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolf Headstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 30, 2007

2. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wolf Headstone

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,314 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.