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Peter Kerr |
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Burnet,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 45' 5.8968",
-98° 17' 24.0972"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
(1795-1861) One of Old 300 of Stephen F. Austin's first colony; from Pennsylvania. Took part in 1836 War for Texas Independence. He made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. Amassed wealth as Army beef contractor. Gave 100 acres and town square for Burnet County seat. To build a college here, he willed $23,500 and 6,359 acres of land to Burnet. The will was broken; city got a 2-acre site for a public school. It is said He never refused to help when he observed its need.
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
Peter Kerr Historical Marker Location Map, Burnet, Texas
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