Historical Marker

Felipe Enrique Neri Baron de Bastrop

Historical marker location:
Bastrop, Texas
( Bastrop State Park - Park Rd. 1A in front of Refectory, 2 mi. east of Bastrop on Loop 150)
Marker installed: 1936

(1770-1829)

Erected in recognition of the distinguished service to Texas

Pioneer Red River empresario. Land commissioner of Austin's colony. Member of the Congress of Coahuila and Texas. In his honor this county and county seat have been named.