Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

William M. Owen House Complex

Photographed by Keith Peterson

1. William M. Owen House Complex Marker

Inscription.

The earliest structure in this complex is the one-story stone building, constructed about 1853. It originally housed a mercantile store and the first permanent post office for Round Rock, both operated by Thomas C. Oatts, the town’s first postmaster. Built on the pioneer road from Austin to Georgetown, it was part of Round Rock’s early development. The two-story home was built about 1870 and for many years was the residence of Dr. William M. Owen, a prominent local physician and businessman. Both buildings reflect the style of other area structures of the 19th century.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9315.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 30° 30.904′ N, 97° 41.388′ W. Marker is in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on Chisholm Trail Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Chisholm Trail Rd, Round Rock TX 78681, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 marker: Barker House (approx. ¼ mile away); Round Rock Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Slave Burial Ground in Old Round Rock Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Pioneer Builders

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(approx. half a mile away); Education in Round Rock (approx. half a mile away); Harrell Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Old Broom Factory Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Otto Reinke Building (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Round Rock.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Round Rock (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Sam Bass' Death Site (was approx. ¾ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . William M. Owen House, Old Round Rock Post Office and St. Charles Hotel. Williamson County Historical Commission (Submitted on March 25, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

William M. Owen House Complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 24, 2018

2. William M. Owen House Complex

Photographed by Keith Peterson, June 24, 2018

3. William M. Owen House Complex Marker

Wide area view of marker.

Single-Story Stone Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson

4. Single-Story Stone Building

Originally housed a mercantile store and the first permanent post office for Round Rock.

William M. Owen Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith Peterson

5. William M. Owen Home

A portion of the marker is visible to the far right in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,879 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on June 24, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on June 25, 2018, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on November 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.