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Old Jenkins Home

Bastrop, Bastrop County

Marker Text

Built about 1836 for Sarah Jenkins, whose first husband was scalped by Indians, her second killed at the Alamo. Home to 7 generations. Its men were at Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and in the Texas Rangers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address 1710 N. Main St.
Location Description 1710 N. Main St., Bastrop
Marker # 9201
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.111615, -97.322159

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