Round Rock in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Pioneer Builders
Photographed by Keith Peterson
1. The Pioneer Builders, In Memory of Marker
The Pioneer Builders
Greenwood Masonic Institute, 1867–1881, one quarter mile west and Round Rock Institute, one half mile south, 1881–1891, under auspices Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1881–1887, and the Southern Presbyterian Church, 1887–1891, “Built for the People by the People” of Round Rock and vicinity.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9322.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 30° 30.995′ N, 97° 40.917′ W. Marker is in Round Rock, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on North Mays Street near East Palm Valley Boulevard (U.S. 79). SE corner of N Mays St and E Palm Valley Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Round Rock TX 78664, 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: William M. Owen House Complex (approx. half a mile away); Old Broom Factory Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Otto Reinke Building (approx.
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Round Rock (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing); Sam Bass' Death Site (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
2. The Pioneer Builders Marker
Looking West.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
3. The Pioneer Builders Marker
Looking Northwest.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
4. The Pioneer Builders Marker
View looking South.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, October 6, 2013
5. The Pioneer Builders Marker
View looking North.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,441 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 21, 2007, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 5, 2013, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
