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Margaret Chambers Home

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

This Greek Revival residence was built in 1853 for Bartholomew Manlove (b. 1776), who was elected the first mayor of Bastrop two years later. In 1857, the property was sold to Margaret Chambers (d. 1897). Formerly married to Josiah Wilbarger (d. 1844), the well-known survivor of an 1833 Indian attack near Austin, she later wed Col. T. W. Chambers, a veteran of the Texas Revolution. Constructed of native wood, the home was deeded to her daugher Fenora in 1890. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962

Marker Details

Address 502 Elm St.
Location Description 502 Elm St., Bastrop
Marker # 9169
Dedicated 1962
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; women
Latitude, Longitude 30.111615, -97.322159

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