Historical Marker
Alleyton
Historical marker location:
Alleyton, Texas
( In Alleyton at the intersection of Center & Alleyton Rds., at southern edge of town (S. Side of Alleyton Rd.))
Marker installed: 1936
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.