Marker Inscription
George Orr first came to Texas in 1813 as a member of the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition. He returned in 1821 with his family and established a home at this site on the Old Atascosito Road. The Orr home was an important stopping place for travelers. Orr served several terms as alcalde of the Atascosito District and participated in the dedication of Fort Anahuac in 1831. He died in 1835, prior to Texas Independence, but his contributions to the settlement of this area helped pave the way for future colonization. The Orr home was razed about 1882. (1990)
About this site
Homesite of George Orr is a historical marker in Liberty, Liberty County, dedicated in 1990. It is one of 60 historical markers documented in Liberty County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.0906, -94.7592 near Liberty. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gillard - Duncan House (historical marker), about 0.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Price Daniel, and Hardin, Augustine B..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5291009679. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
