Old Jenkins Home
Built about 1836 for Sarah Jenkins, whose first husband was scalped by Indians, her second killed at the Alamo. Home to 7 generations. Its men were at Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, and in the Texas Rangers. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
30.1188° N, 97.3204° W
Where to Find It
1710 N. Main St., Bastrop
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Pfeiffer Home Bastrop
- 0.1 mi W Governor Sayers House Bastrop
- 0.1 mi W Margaret Chambers Home Bastrop
- 0.1 mi S Leah Moncure, P.E. Bastrop
- 0.2 mi N Mina Ward School Bastrop
- 0.2 mi SW B. D. Orgain House Bastrop