San Marcos Mill Tract

Located on land that was granted to Juan M. de Veramendi in 1831, this tract was purchased by edward Burleson (1793-1851) in 1844. A native of North Carolina, burleson moved to Texas in 1830, settling first in Bastrop county. He commanded forces at the battle of San Jacinto and later participated in the Cherokee War in East Texas. He served as congressman, senator, and vice-president of the Republic of Texas, but was defeated by Anson Jones in a bid for presidency. Later, when Texas became a state, he served in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Burleson moved his family to the valley of the San Marcos River in the late 1840s. Here he built the first dam on the river to provide power for a grist mill and sawmill. What became known in later land transactions as the "Mill Tract" evolved into the center of commercial enterprise for the town of San Marcos. following Burleson's early operation, a cotton gin, three ice factories, a water works, and an electric plant were built in the area. San Marcos early industrial park continued to have a steady economic impact on the town for over a century. Although no longer an industrial site, the Mill Tract is a reminder of the area's rich history. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986

San Marcos Mill Tract is a historical marker in San Marcos, Hays County, dedicated in 1986. It is one of 124 historical markers documented in Hays County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 184 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.8900, -97.9350 near San Marcos. The nearest cataloged historic site is San Marcos National Fish Hatchery (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Old Main, Merriman, Eli T., and Mission San Francisco Xavier de los Delores.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5209010323. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.