Texas Historical Marker #10212
Home of William Thomas Scott. (1811-1887), an 1834 Texas settler, and founder of Scottsville. Through father of his wife, Mary Rose, he was embroiled in local 1840s Regulator-Moderator Feud. Congressman and Senator in the Republic of Texas, he joined in chartering Vicksburg & El Paso Railroad (1852), a forerunner of Texas & Pacific Railway, to build a major transcontinental line through this state. He served eight terms in State Legislature. Home, built 1838-1840, has hand-hewn timbers, handmade brick. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1963 #10212
FM 1998, Scottsville, TX, United States
Texas Historical Marker #10213
Town of Scottsville. Founded in 1834 by William Thomas Scott (1811-1887), pioneer and statesman. This marker is erected jointly by the State of Texas and relatives and friends in the year 1936. Centennial of Texas Independence. #10213
FM 1998, Scottsville, TX, United States