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In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger

Austin, Travis County

Marker Text

In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger, members of a party of five who were attacked near here by Indians in August, 1833. Christian and Strother were killed, Wilbarger was scalped and eventually died of his wounds. The other two escaped.

Marker Details

Address Berkman Dr.
Location Description Bartholomew Park, NE corner Berkman Drive and E. 51st Street. Bronze plaque mounted to base of granite Josiah Wilbarger monument.
Marker # 16095
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type
Code
Latitude, Longitude 30.303884, -97.698685

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