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Site of a Block House

Leander, Williamson County

Marker Text

Built by Texas Rangers under Captain John J. Tumlinson in 1836. Destroyed by Indians in 1837. This was the first white man's post in Williamson County.

Marker Details

Address US 183, 1.5 mi. S of FM 2243
Location Description US 183, 1.5 mi. S of FM 2243, Leander
Marker # 9033
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code forts; rangers
Latitude, Longitude 30.543164, -97.839278

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