Marker Number |
16095 |
Atlas Number |
5507016095 |
Marker Title |
In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger |
Index Entry |
Christian, Thomas, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger, in Memory of |
Address |
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City |
Austin |
County |
Travis |
UTM Zone |
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UTM Easting |
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UTM Northing |
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Subject Codes |
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Marker Year |
1936 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
Marker Location |
3 mi. SE of Austin on State Hwy 20; near corner of 51st & Manor Rd.? |
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
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Marker Text |
In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger, members of a party of five who were attacked near here by Indians in August, 1833. Christian and Strother were killed, Wilbarger was scalped and eventually died of his wounds. The other two escaped. |