Historical Marker
In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger
Historical marker location:
Austin, Texas
( 3 mi. SE of Austin on State Hwy 20; near corner of 51st & Manor Rd.?)
Marker installed: 1936
In Memory of Thomas Christian, William Strother and Josiah Wilbarger, members of a party of five who were attacked near here by Indians in August, 1833. Christian and Strother were killed, Wilbarger was scalped and eventually died of his wounds. The other two escaped.