Details for Oldest Commercial Building in Burnet
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5053009739
Data
| Marker Number | 9739 |
| Atlas Number | 5053009739 |
| Marker Title | Oldest Commercial Building in Burnet |
| Index Entry | Oldest Commercial Building in Burnet |
| Address | 313 S. Main St. |
| City | Burnet |
| County | Burnet |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 573986 |
| UTM Northing | 3402777 |
| Subject Codes | commercial buildings; fraternal organizations |
| Marker Year | 1966 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | 313 S. Main St. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Logan Vandeveer (1815-55), a hero of the 1836 Battle of San Jacinto, came here about 1849 as a Fort Croghan beef supplier. He became first United States Postmaster in Burnet and in 1854 built this native stone structure. With a partner named Taylor, he had a store on the ground floor. Vandeveer was a charter member of Valley Lodge No. 175, A. F. & A. M., which occupied the top floor from 1855 to 1969. The Lodge still owns the building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966 |