On Farm to Market Road 696 0.9 miles north of State Road 21, on the right when traveling north.
During reconstruction, emancipated African Americans established rural settlements where they would be free to live, work and worship. Edmond Bell and his wife, Vina, and the families of their children, Simon, Henry, John, William M., Harriet and . . . — — Map (db m268113) HM
Near County Highway 254 0.5 miles west of Farm to Market Road 2039.
Also known as the Old Tunis Cemetery, this burial ground originally served a pioneer area of the fertile Brazos Valley. Graves date from the 1840s, and John and Sarah Wright Echols formally set aside land in 1867 for this graveyard and a Baptist . . . — — Map (db m220019) HM
On Farm to Market Road 50 1.3 miles south of State Highway 21, on the left when traveling south.
Destructive Brazos River floods have often plagued residents of Burleson County. In 1899, a 30-inch rain killed 35 and caused about $9 million in property damage. Again in 1900, 1902 and 1908 Brazos River bottom inhabitants endured serious . . . — — Map (db m135747) HM
On Presidential Corridor East (State Highway 21) at North Green Street (State Highway 36), on the right when traveling east on Presidential Corridor East.
Farmed early as 1744 by Indians under guidance of Spanish missionaries. In 1830, Ft. Tenoxtitlan, guarding Brazos crossing, San Antonio Road, attracted Anglo-Texans, who lived off wild game in early years.
County created and organized in 1846. . . . — — Map (db m129339) HM
On West Buck Street south of South Main Street (Loop State Highway 83), on the right when traveling west.
In rich Brazos River basin; had settlers early as 1825. Site in 1830 of Tenoxtitlan, one of 3 forts built by Mexico in Texas, situated above El Camino Real (The King's Highway) crossing on Brazos River. North of the road was Sterling Robertson's . . . — — Map (db m201845) HM
On West Fox Street east of South Echols Street, on the right when traveling east.
On Feb. 23, 1861, citizens voted for secession, 422 to 84. On March 1, the "Burleson Guards" organized and offered its services to the state. Most "Guards" were mustered into Co.G, 2nd Texas Infantry Regt., and others served in Walker's Texas . . . — — Map (db m125671) HM
On West Buck Street at South Main Street (Loop State Highway 83), on the right when traveling west on West Buck Street.
During World War II, out of a population of 18,000 close to 1300 men and women from Burleson County joined the military, with 450 who attended Caldwell High School drafted or voluntarily enlisted. Many had never been outside the county before their . . . — — Map (db m125665) HM
Near West 12th Street 0.1 miles south of South Oneal Street.
With more than 2,700 burials, this cemetery is a significant reflection of the heritage of Caldwell and Burleson County. It began as a Masonic cemetery in 1890 when Warren Lodge No. 56 purchased land here for that purpose. There already were at . . . — — Map (db m210791) HM
On West Buck Street at South Echols Street, on the right when traveling east on West Buck Street.
On January 24, 1903, a group of local businessmen under the direction of J. J. Lane and C. C. Nelms met for the purpose of establishing a National Bank. The thirty original stock subscribers who attended pledged $25,000 in organizational capital and . . . — — Map (db m150939) HM
On State Highway 21 0.1 miles east of County Road 130, on the left when traveling east.
The Chisholm Trail, which was developed following the Civil War, allowed Texas cattle to be driven to railheads in Kansas for shipment to eastern markets. An arm of the celebrated route, reaching from Matagorda County to the main trail near present . . . — — Map (db m135746) HM
On West Buck Street at South Main Street (Loop State Highway 83), on the right when traveling west on West Buck Street.
In 1840 the Republic of Texas Congress annexed to Milam County all of Washington County north of Yegua Creek and west of the Brazos River. The name Caldwell, which honored Mathew "Old Paint" Caldwell, a noted pioneer and a signer of the Texas . . . — — Map (db m125666) HM
On W Buck Street at S Hill Street, on the right when traveling south on W Buck Street.
Founded 1840 by Lewis L. Chiles, a veteran of Battle of San Jacinto. Named for Mathew "Old Paint" Caldwell, Indian fighter and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. This was county seat, Milam County, in 1845; since 1846 county seat of . . . — — Map (db m286766) HM
On Presidential Corridor E (State Highway 21) at County Road 216, on the right when traveling west on Presidential Corridor E.
Founded about 1840 where colonial road from southeast crossed San Antonio Road.
Settler Gabriel Jackson had two-story log cabin-trading post here. Community was named for Silas L. Cooke, who surveyed much land in this vicinity. It is now a . . . — — Map (db m125653) HM
On Presidential Corridor East (State Highway 21) 0.5 miles east of County Highway 210, on the right when traveling east.
Rudolph and Anna Duewall established a family farm here in the 1880s upon moving to Burleson County. Their son Edward (1885-1944) and his wife, Lizzie (Herrmann) (1890-1947), continued the farm operations. In 1928, they built this house on the site . . . — — Map (db m210799) HM
On West Fox Street east of South Echols Street, on the right when traveling east.
When Mexican Dictator Santa Anna revoked national rights, 30 or more men from this sparsely settled area left to resist his armies: in Grass Fight (Nov. 26, 1835), Siege of Bexar (Dec. 5-9) and other actions. While able men were absent, the foe . . . — — Map (db m201851) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2000 south of County Road 332, on the left when traveling south.
Given to Methodist church as a camp-meeting site, by the Isaac S. Addison family. Mrs. Addison named camp in honor of Bishop Beverly Waugh, who presided at first Methodist Conference in Texas, and who, like the Addisons, was from Baltimore, Md. Site . . . — — Map (db m267499) HM
On Presidential Corridor East (State Highway 21) east of County Road 214, on the right when traveling east.
First Methodist Church in the county. Began as Sunday School in home of Isaac Addison, early settler. Later moved to home of Mrs. Elizabeth Scott. Organized about 1839 by Robt. Alexander, famous pioneer minister. Soon a small, hand-hewn frame . . . — — Map (db m129340) HM
On South Thomas Street at West Mustang Street, on the right when traveling south on South Thomas Street.
Originally named Dove Church. Organized May 4, 1843, in home of Laban Rice, one of six charter members. Noted frontier ministers R.E.B. Baylor and Noah Byars presided at founding, and Byars served as first pastor.
First building (1844) stood on . . . — — Map (db m204221) HM
On West Buck Street at South Moore Street, on the right when traveling west on West Buck Street.
This congregation was organized by the Rev. Hugh Wilson, an early Presbyterian missionary noted for his active work on the Texas frontier. Although the first account of the church appears in an 1850 document, it is likely that the congregation was . . . — — Map (db m204236) HM
On West Fox Street at South Thomas Street on West Fox Street.
Congregation, organized 1840, is one of the oldest in Texas. It was one of 12 appointments on Nashville Circuit, Galveston District, Republic of Texas. Early worship was in various temporary structures. Here, in 1841, the Republic gave this church a . . . — — Map (db m204225) HM
On Presidential Corridor East (State Highway 21) east of County Road 214, on the right when traveling east.
Founded by Mexico as a bulwark against Anglo-American immigration, this fort and its nearby city were twice proposed for the capital of Texas.
Alarmed by the influx of Anglo settlers into Texas, Mexico in 1830 sought to erect a line of forts to . . . — — Map (db m129343) HM
On County Road 371 east of County Road 1362, on the right when traveling east.
In 1854, numerous slaves arrived near Cooks Point, led by A.S. Broaddus on a six-month wagon ride from Virginia. In 1887, many now-emancipated African American families asked Broaddus to help establish their own church. After the purchase of land . . . — — Map (db m267495) HM
On West Buck Street at South Main Street (Loop State Highway 83), on the right when traveling west on West Buck Street.
Born in Tennessee c. 1836-37, John Mitchell came to Texas in 1846. He began purchasing land in this area in 1870, the same year he married Viney Cox. As a member of both the 12th and 14th Legislatures, Mitchell championed increased educational . . . — — Map (db m125669) HM
On Texas Route 21 at County Route 221, on the left when traveling west on Texas Route 21.
Kings Highway - Camino Real - Old San Antonio Road.
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and the State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m222168) HM
On Presidential Corridor East (Texas Route 21) 0.2 miles east of County Road 208, on the right when traveling west.
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m222390) HM
On Texas Route 21 at North Hall Street, on the right when traveling west on Texas Route 21.
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m222393) HM
On Texas Route 21 0.3 miles County Route 116, on the right when traveling south.
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m222396) HM
On West Buffalo Street at S Thomas Street on West Buffalo Street.
A San Jacinto Veteran; founder of the city of Caldwell. Born in Virginia in 1811; died May 29, 1864. His wife Emily Hitchcock Chiles; born December 13, 1824; died June 9, 1877 — — Map (db m286838) HM WM
On Farm to Market Road 2000 at 335, on the left when traveling west on Road 2000.
Traveling ministers conducted services in this area during the 1840s. The church was organized about 1852 and located on land belonging to Ezra Webb. Oldest marked grave in the adjacent cemetery is that of Elder W. G. O'Bryan, who died in 1867. The . . . — — Map (db m267498) HM
Near West 12th Street 0.1 miles south of South Oneal Street.
This Flagpole is dedicated to the war veterans who are buried in the Masonic Cemetery. The Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam. It is made possible through the combined efforts of the Caldwell Cemetery . . . — — Map (db m210795) WM
On Presidential Corridor E (State Highway 21) at County Route 221, on the left when traveling west on Presidential Corridor E.
Situated where the Old San Antonio Road crossed the Brazos River, this public ferry was begun by Michael Boren (1806-75) about 1846. The ferry and a settlement nearby were named for Daniel Moseley (1787-1856), who took over the service in 1849 and . . . — — Map (db m68684) HM
On Presidential Corridor E (State Highway 21) at County Highway 216, on the right when traveling west on Presidential Corridor E.
Noted pioneer leader. Member Virginia House of Delegates (1844-45). Piloted to Texas (1854) a mile-long wagon train of 200 people, who built Salem Baptist Church - reminder of their Virginia home.
Broaddus debated the Hon. Sam Houston at . . . — — Map (db m125652) HM
On County Road 369 west of County Road 1362, on the left when traveling west.
Following the Civil War, African American communities established churches which became centerpieces of their culture, not only through spiritual guidance but also education, social activities and political empowerment and organization. In 1870, . . . — — Map (db m267497) HM
On County Highway 225 0.2 miles north of County Highway 208, on the left when traveling north.
About 1870 this area of Burleson County was settled by Czech-Moravian immigrants in search of fertile land and the religious freedom denied them in their native European homeland. Informal services were held twice a year in the family home of Joseph . . . — — Map (db m220013) HM
On Farm to Market Road 166 0.1 miles west of County Highway 208, on the right when traveling east.
New Tabor was settled by Czech and German immigrants in the 1870s and 1880s. It was named for the community of Tabor in Czechoslovakia. In February 1888, Henry Ginzel sold 3 1/4 acres of land for a cemetery to trustees F. Jurcak, G. Hnilica and J. . . . — — Map (db m220014) HM
On West Buffalo Street at South Thomas Street, on the left when traveling west on West Buffalo Street.
Created in 1840 (same year Caldwell was laid out) when lots 3 and 12 were made a "Grave Yard and Church lot" forever.
Town founder Lewis L. Chiles (d.1864) is buried here. Oldest legible stone is for Margarette A. King and infant daughter . . . — — Map (db m201847) HM
On County Highway 243 0.4 miles Farm to Market Road 166, on the left when traveling south.
According to oral tradition, this cemetery has served residents of the Providence area since the 1830s. The earliest marked grave is that of Elizabeth Hughes, who died in 1841, but the presence of unmarked graves suggests that the burial ground was . . . — — Map (db m220017) HM
On Farm to Market Road 2000 south of Local Road 2025.
Founded by freed African American men and women after the Civil War, St. Matthew Colored Baptist Church was organized in the 1870s-1880s under the leadership of the Reverend Riley Williams (1812-1912). The church supported the improvement of the . . . — — Map (db m267509) HM
Near County Road 369 west of County Road 1326, on the right when traveling west.
During the 1880s, many African American communities in the area, such as Teal Prairie, Cedar Creek, and Six Mile, did not have formal schools. In 1894, Horace and Charles Smith decided to open a school near Rita called Smith Grade High School. . . . — — Map (db m267508) HM
On West Buck Street at South Hill Street, on the left when traveling west on West Buck Street.
Burleson County was established in 1846 with Caldwell as the county seat. By the late 1840s Caldwell had a population of about three hundred. Local Masons began organizing and in October 1848 nine Freemasons petitioned George M. Patrick, Grand . . . — — Map (db m204219) HM
