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

Site of a Block House

Photographed By Keith Peterson

1. Site of a Block House Marker

Inscription. Built by Texas Rangers under Captain John J. Tumlinson in 1836. Destroyed by Indians in 1837. This was the first white man’s post in Williamson County.

Erected 1936. (Marker Number 9033.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 30° 32.579′ N, 97° 50.36′ W. Marker is in Leander, Texas, in Williamson County. Marker is at the intersection of Block House Drive and North Bell Boulevard, in the median on Block House Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leander TX 78641, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Hope First Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. ¾ mile away); Cedar Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Norton Moses Lodge No. 336, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 1.9 miles away); A. S. Mason House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Leander Schools (approx. 2.3 miles away); Webster Massacre (approx. 2½ miles away); Leander (approx. 2½ miles away); Leanderthal Lady (approx. 2½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leander.

Also see . . .
1. Tumlinson Fort.

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Handbook of Texas Online. (Submitted on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)

2. The Tumlinson Blockhouse. Williamson County Historical Commission. (Submitted on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.)

Photographed By Richard Denney, June 27, 2009

2. Site of a Block House Marker

View of the marker in context, at the entrance to Block House Creek subdivision.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 26, 2017

3. Site of a Block House Marker

View from across N Bell Blvd. (U.S. Hwy 183).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,711 times since then and 75 times this year. Last updated on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on October 10, 2013, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on February 28, 2017, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.