Burleson Home
Home of Gen. Edward Burleson (1793-1851), officer in Texas War for Independence; vice president of Republic of Texas, 1841-1844; leader in frontier defense; state legislator. Built in 1848 of hewn elm and oak logs, roofed with hand rived boards. Had 2 large rooms, rock chimney at north end. In ruins by 1917, it was restored in 1964 with original chimney stones and logs from buildings of the same period. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
29.8947° N, 97.9302° W
Where to Find It
Texas State University, Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, access to site by permission only
Nearby Markers
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- 0.1 mi S Post San Marcos San Marcos
- 0.2 mi S Eli T. Merriman Home San Marcos
- 0.4 mi NE The Old Lime Kiln San Marcos
- 0.4 mi SW San Marcos Mill Tract San Marcos