Bastrop in Bastrop County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Bastrop Advertiser
Photographed By Ross Perkins, April 8, 2013
1. The Bastrop Advertiser Marker
Inscription.
The Bastrop Advertiser. . In June 1852, Bastrop's Colorado Reveille newspaper ended its brief run. In December of that year, William J. Cain, a young printer from Mississippi, bought the press and printing materials and started the Bastrop Advertiser. The newspaper began as a weekly publication from a shop on Main Street in March 1853. Thomas C. Cain tool over the business when his brother retired, and his son, T.W. Cain, followed him as owner and editor. In 1920, Cain sold the paper, which was later owned by the J.O. Smith family of Elgin. Except for a period during the Civil War, the paper has continuously served Bastrop residents. Through the years, the paper has focused on the area's news and rich history.
In June 1852, Bastrop's Colorado Reveille newspaper ended its brief run. In December of that year, William J. Cain, a young printer from Mississippi, bought the press and printing materials and started the Bastrop Advertiser. The newspaper began as a weekly publication from a shop on Main Street in March 1853. Thomas C. Cain tool over the business when his brother retired, and his son, T.W. Cain, followed him as owner and editor. In 1920, Cain sold the paper, which was later owned by the J.O. Smith family of Elgin. Except for a period during the Civil War, the paper has continuously served Bastrop residents. Through the years, the paper has focused on the area's news and rich history.
Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13123.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1853.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 6.598′ N, 97° 19.134′ W. Marker was in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker was on Water Street south of Chestnut Street (Texas Highway 150), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located against the building. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 908 Water Street, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2013, by Ross Perkins of Cedar Creek, Texas. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo1. submitted on May 7, 2013, by Ross Perkins of Cedar Creek, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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