Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Home of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson
built 1856-1860 by
Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson
1820-1879
Texas pioneer, patriot, soldier and jurist, and one of the founders of Salado College.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 2535.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 30° 56.494′ N, 97° 32.542′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 35 Frontage Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robertson Home (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of White House Aide Mary Elizabeth Carpenter (here, next to this marker); Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Log Cabin at the Stagecoach Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); E.S.C. Robertson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Empresario Sterling C. Robertson Brings Settlers to Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Liz Carpenter (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Historic Salado College Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.
Regarding Home of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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