The area surrounding Round Rock homes for sale has a fascinating history. Our real estate agents share information about local historical markers that tell the story of Round Rock's background.

• The Round Rock - Chisholm Trail St. & Round Rock Ave., Round Rock, TX 78681 
  Have you ever wondered how Round Rock got its name? Yes, there really is a "round rock" that played a significant role in the city's development. The Round Rock, located in the middle of Brushy Creek, served as a low-water crossing guide for wagons and horses used by the early settlers of the area. In 1854, the name of the settlement was changed from Brushy Creek to Round Rock in acknowledgment of its fame. 
  
  
• William M. Owen House Complex - 8 Chisholm Trl., Round Rock, 78681
  Located in the heart of Old Town, the William M. Owen House Complex is composed of two historic buildings and a recent addition. Built around 1870, the space was home to the family of local physician Dr. William Mitch Owen. In addition to bearing a Texas Historical Marker, Owen House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The complex includes the Oatts Building, a mercantile store, the city's first permanent post office, and Reception Hall, a stone building constructed in 2021 to host receptions and other special events.
  
  
• Washington Anderson House - 900 Heritage Center Cir., Round Rock, TX 78664
  While the namesake of Washington Anderson House was born in Virginia, he's regarded as a hero in the Lone Star State. Some accounts claim Anderson was more instrumental than Sam Houston in the victorious Battle of San Jacinto. Anderson also served during the Battle of Bushy Creek in 1839 and was one of the earliest settlers of Round Rock, where he was active in business and civic affairs. After living in a succession of log cabins with his wife and daughter, Anderson built a large stone house known as El Milagro, which translates to "The Miracle." This is the structure that remains today with its historical medallion.
  
  
• Kenney Fort - U.S. 79, Round Rock, TX 78665
  While Round Rock is a thriving contemporary city now, its origins were vastly different. As the furthest outpost on the Colorado River frontier during the mid-19th century, the area was rife with alligators, buffalo, and bears. In the spring of 1838, Dr. Thomas Kenney and Joseph Barnhart spearheaded the project of building the first permanent settlement in Round Rock, which became known as Kenney Fort. Four log cabins were enclosed in an eight-foot log stockade, providing protection from the dangers of the frontier for up to 15 people.
  
  
• Round Rock Cemetery - Round Rock, TX 78681
  With more than 2,000 graves on the grounds, Round Rock Cemetery offers fascinating insights about famous and everyday residents of the area. The oldest legible tombstone dates back to 1851, marking the burial site of 11-year-old Angeline Scott. Perhaps the most well-known person buried in Round Rock Cemetery is Sam Bass, a notorious 19th-century train robber who died in 1878 after a gun battle with the Texas Rangers.

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