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Started in 1850s by rancher Raleigh Gentry, who built a 2-room log house and cleared a small farm, but in 1862 sold out to cattlemen Rance Moore. 1860s settlers included Wm. and Lane Gibson, Charlie Jones, John New, A. J. Nixon, Billie Waites. Others came in 1870s after raids by Indians and outlaws were ended.
Bear Creek Settlement is a historical marker in Junction, Kimble County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 56 historical markers documented in Kimble County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 64 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.5804, -99.8618 near Junction. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Murr Ranch (historical marker), about 0.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Brambletye, Morales Ranch, and De Rubi, Marques.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5267000260. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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