Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Bonner Halley
(May 14, 1823 - October 4, 1875)
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. Robert Bonner Halley Marker
A native of Georgia, Robert B. Halley brought his family to this area about 1853. With partner T.J. Eubanks, he operated a liquor distillery and a flour and grist mill on the Lampasas River. Halley served as Bell County Commissioner in 1859 and as a delegate to the State Democratic Party Convention the following year. He recruited and served as captain of a volunteer cavalry unit during the Civil War. Elected Bell County Sheriff in 1874, he died while in office in 1875. Halley and his wife Lydia (1831-1928) were the parents of eight children.
Erected 1991 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2344.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 30° 56.164′ N, 97° 31.908′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Baines St. Located in the Salado Cemetery. 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. The Rev. James E. and Fannie F. Ferguson (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Baines (within shouting distance of this marker); James Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); James Lowry Smith
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Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
2. Robert Bonner Halley Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
3. The view of the Robert Bonner Halley Marker in the cemetery looking north
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
4. Robert Bonner Halley Gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
