Bartlett in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City of Bartlett
Photographed By Keith Peterson, July 5, 2007
1. City of Bartlett Marker
Inscription.
City of Bartlett. . Settlers began moving to this area in the 1830s, when Texas was a Republic, but the town of Bartlett was not established until the 1870s. The founders were J. Edward Pietzsch and Capt. John T. Bartlett, for whom the community was named. In 1882 the railroad was extended to Bartlett, making the city a major regional cotton center. Incorporated in 1890, the city is located on the Williamson-Bell County line which divides several homes and commercial buildings. Today Bartlett continues to serve as a trade center for the surrounding agricultural district.
Settlers began moving to this area in the 1830s, when Texas was a Republic, but the town of Bartlett was not established until the 1870s. The founders were J. Edward Pietzsch and Capt. John T. Bartlett, for whom the community was named. In 1882 the railroad was extended to Bartlett, making the city a major regional cotton center. Incorporated in 1890, the city is located on the Williamson-Bell County line which divides several homes and commercial buildings. Today Bartlett continues to serve as a trade center for the surrounding agricultural district.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 315.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 30° 47.755′ N, 97° 25.759′ W. Marker is in Bartlett, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on W. Clark St., on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 W Clark St, Bartlett TX 76511, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo1. submitted on March 23, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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