Pioneers’ House
(Bryson Farmstead)
Location: Just east of 183A Toll on San Gabriel Parkway
Marker Text:
Antedating town of Leander, this place was a 3-day wagon distance from Austin. First two rooms were built (1872) by J. C. and Nancy Bryson, of rock from San Gabriel River and Jenks Branch; hewn cedar logs and shingles from Bastrop area. Had several additions, for family of eight children. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970.
(1970)
Photo by Chris Twing (2020)