Alleyton
Oldest permanent settlement and once largest town in Colorado County. Established by the pioneer Alley family (Willliam, John, Rawson, Thomas and Abraham), all members of Austin's original 300 settlers. Terminus of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railroad, 1860-1867.
29.7067° N, 96.4865° W
Where to Find It
In Alleyton at the intersection of Center & Alleyton Rds., at southern edge of town (S. Side of Alleyton Rd.)
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi NE Alleyton Cemetery Alleyton
- 0.4 mi NE Alleyton, C.S.A. Columbus
- 2.8 mi SE Alley Cemetery Alleyton
- 2.9 mi W Beason's (Beeson's) Crossing Columbus
- 2.9 mi W Benjamin Beason's Crossing of the Colorado River Columbus
- 3.1 mi W Columbus Waterworks Columbus