Samuel Wolfenberger (1972)

(1804 - 1860) Early land grantee in this area. Of Dutch descent, he was born in Virginia. Came to Texas (then part of Mexico) in 1831 as a colonist of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas." Received a Spanish league of land (4,444 acres) here. Active in Texas Revolution, he took part in storming of Bexar in 1835; served with Robert Coleman's Rangers in 1836. Lived in Bastrop many years, joining effort to promote town as capital of the Republic in 1839. Was collector same year; alderman 1845-47. Married Caroline Fliesart; had 7 children. Grave located 1 mi. E. (1972)

Samuel Wolfenberger is a historical marker in Rockne, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0235, -97.4276 near Rockne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Samuel Wolfenberger (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Wolfenberger Cemetery, Haywood Cemetery, and Pleasant Chapel Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009240. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.