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Pioneers' House

Leander, Williamson County

Marker Text

Antedating town of Leander, this place was a 3-day wagon distance from Austin. First two rooms were built (1872) by J. C. and Nancy Bryson, of rock from San Gabriel River and Jenks Branch; hewn cedar logs and shingles from Bastrop area. Had several additions, for family of eight children. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Marker Details

Address 183A
Location Description (Bryson Home)
Marker # 9323
Dedicated 1970
Size, Type Medallion and plate
Code houses, residential buildings; pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 30.596256, -97.8516

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