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Bryant Station

Buckholts, Milam County

Marker Text

Pioneer village of Milam County established as an Indian trading post by Major Benjamin F. Bryant, frontiersman who had commanded a company in the Battle of San Jacinto. Appointed Indian Agent in 1842 by Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. Little River Crossing on trail and stage routes. U. S. Post Office, 1848-1874

Marker Details

Address
Location Description US 190 at picnic area, approx. 6 mi. W of Buckholts
Marker # 7939
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial
Code trading posts, customs stations
Latitude, Longitude 30.910803, -97.184558

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