Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Robert Jones Rivers
In Memory Of
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 27, 2009
1. Robert Jones Rivers Marker
His eloquence protected the helpless; his wit charmed all.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 14595.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1834.
Location. 30° 38.221′ N, 97° 40.673′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. It is on South Austin Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the west side of Williamson County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 734 South Austin Avenue, Georgetown TX 78626, 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: Judge Greenleaf Fisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Justice John Edward Hickman (within shouting distance of this marker); David Love Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert McAlpin Williamson (1804-1859) (within shouting distance of this marker); Farmers State Bank Building
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, May 8, 2023
2. Robert Jones Rivers Marker
Photographed by Keith Peterson, December 27, 2009
3. Robert Jones Rivers Marker
The courthouse is seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on May 21, 2014, by Tiji Biem of Austin, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on May 9, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
