| Marker Number |
9240 |
| Atlas Number |
5021009240 |
| Marker Title |
Samuel Wolfenberger |
| Index Entry |
Wolfenberger, Samuel |
| Address |
FM 20 |
| City |
Rockne |
| County |
Bastrop |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
651630 |
| UTM Northing |
3322431 |
| Subject Codes |
Mexican Texas; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; county officials; city officials; military topics |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
FM 20, E side 0.1 mi. N of Humble Ln. (CR 232). Marker reported missing Sep. 2022. See also 1956 marker titled Samuel Wolfenberger (Atlas entry 5021009239) |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
Missing |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
(1804 - 1860) Early land grantee in this area. Of Dutch descent, he was born in Virginia. Came to Texas (then part of Mexico) in 1831 as a colonist of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas." Received a Spanish league of land (4,444 acres) here. Active in Texas Revolution, he took part in storming of Bexar in 1835; served with Robert Coleman's Rangers in 1836. Lived in Bastrop many years, joining effort to promote town as capital of the Republic in 1839. Was collector same year; alderman 1845-47. Married Caroline Fliesart; had 7 children. Grave located 1 mi. E. (1972) |
