Near Bertram in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Prairie Point Community
Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 2, 2007
1. Site of Prairie Point Community Marker
Anglo settlement of this part of Burnet County began in the 1850s. By the 1870s settlers had established cattle and sheep ranches as well as a number of family farms. A community school opened in 1882 and remained in operation until 1921. The Prairie Point Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1883 and met in the schoolhouse until it burned in 1890. The congregation worshipped in a brush arbor until a new school was erected, then met at the school until 1906, when a new sanctuary was built. The church eventually was disbanded in 1957.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9741.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 30° 44.858′ N, 97° 59.451′ W. Marker is near Bertram, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker is at the intersection of CR-274 and CR-280, on the right when traveling north on CR-274. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bertram TX 78605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Connell Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Bryson Place (approx. 3.3 miles away); Site of Concord School (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Village of South Gabriel
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Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 2, 2007
2. Site of Prairie Point Community Marker
Look north down CR-274
Photographed By Richard Denney
3. Site of Prairie Point Community Marker
Panorama, marker to left, looking south
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 814 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on July 26, 2015, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
