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By James Hulse, August 29, 2021
The Yarbrough Bend Marker is the marker on the left of the two markers
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1 ► Texas, McMullen County, Tilden — 5923 — Yarbrough Bend Site of County's First Settlement (5 mi. NE, on Frio River) —  |
| Founded 1858. Named for John Swanson Yarbrough, an original settler. Town contained about 30 log "picket houses". Settlers were often harassed by Indians, cattle thieves and wild animals. Other original settlers were: Dr. George Dilworth, . . . — — Map (db m131940) HM | |||
| 2 ► Texas, Houston County, Grapeland — 11061 — Joseph Randolph Yarbrough (Jan. 31, 1817 - Mar. 26, 1867) — |
| A native of Louisiana, Joseph Randolph Yarbrough served in the Texas War for Independence from Mexico and was assigned to guard the camp opposite Harrisburg during the Battle of San Jacinto. He and his father, John Swanson Yarbrough, signed the . . . — — Map (db m161208) HM | |||