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Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
 

Twelve Oaks

 
 
Twelve Oaks Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. Twelve Oaks Marker
Inscription. Twelve Oaks, 1867-69. Greek Revival mansion built of stone from adjacent land, for B.D. McKie, Texas doctor who fought and was wounded in Mexican and Civil wars.

Restoration by parents of Lt. Henry Clay DeGrummond, Jr. World War II combat hero, is dedicated to his memory.
 
Erected 1962 by the State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 5577.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable BuildingsWar, Mexican-AmericanWar, US Civil.
 
Location. 30° 56.73′ N, 97° 31.934′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on Center Circle, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander's Distillery (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Baines House (approx. ¼ mile away); Norton-Orgain House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Anderson Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Orville Thomas Tyler (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Davis Mill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Home of Wellborn Barton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Armstrong-Adams House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salado.
 
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Twelve Oaks Marker Area image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, September 6, 2019
2. Twelve Oaks Marker Area
Twelve Oaks image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
3. Twelve Oaks
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,652 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas.   2. submitted on September 8, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.   3. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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