Near Junction in Kimble County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Vicinity of Bradbury Settlement

(2 mi. above forks of N. and S. Llano rivers)

Bradbury Settlement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Denney, May 15, 2012

1. Bradbury Settlement Marker

Inscription. One of earliest Kimble County communities. Opened by James Bradbury, Sr., a frontiersman. Between 1850 and 1864 he moved here from Williamson County with six children, after death of his wife. He erected several picket or log buildings, and had blacksmith shop for repairing guns and tools. Main business was ranching. Diet included fish, game, honey and bear meat cured as bacon. Five other men (some with families) lived nearby.

Bradbury was killed in 1872 in an Indian fight. In 1875 his land was bought and occupied by Dr. E.K. Kountz and family.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5624.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 30° 28.893′ N, 99° 46.889′ W. Marker is near Junction, Texas, in Kimble County. It is at the intersection of Rio Vista Street (Route 377) and South 20th Street, on the right when traveling west on Rio Vista Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction TX 76849, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Walter Taylor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Kountz (approx. ¼ mile away);

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Marvin E. and Retta Ann Blackburn House (approx. half a mile away); Junction School Campus (approx. half a mile away); Coach Bear Bryant and the Junction Boys (approx. 0.7 miles away); College Street Church of Christ (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Junction (approx. 0.8 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Junction (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Junction.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Isaac Kountz, son of Dr. E.K. Kountz referenced on marker, killed nearby by Indians in 1876.

Vicinity of Bradbury Settlement Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Denney, May 15, 2012

2. Vicinity of Bradbury Settlement Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.