Historical Marker
Burleson Homestead
Historical marker location:
San Marcos, Texas
( in Aquarena Springs Park (SWTSU))
Marker installed: 1967
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.