William M. Owen House Complex
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 30.908 W 097° 41.397
14R E 625698 N 3376598
Marker on post in front of the Owen house and next to former post office.
Waymark Code: WM16PNN
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/11/2022
Views: 3
Marker gives the history of these two buildings.
Marker Number: 9315
Marker Text:
The earliest structure in this complex is the one-story stone building, constructed about 1853. It originally housed a mercantile store and the first permanent post office for Round Rock, both operated by Thomas C. Oatts, the town's first postmaster. Built on the pioneer road from Austin to Georgetown, it was part of Round Rock's early development. The two-story home was built about 1870 and for many years was the residence of Dr. William M. Owen, a prominent local physician and businessman. Both buildings reflect the style of other area structures of the 19th century.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1982
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