Brooks-Wilbarger
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New Marker Text: Alexander M. and Althea Brooks built this Greek revival style home of native cedar and pine by 1851, James Harvey and Dorothy (Olive) Wilbarger acquired the property in 1865, James son of noted scalping victim Josiah Wilbarger, served as a teenage for the U.S. - Mexico War, mustering out as 4th corporal of his company of the Texas Mounted Volunteers. Their descendants lived in the home for more than a century. A carriage house and cook's house. Still standing were added by 1887, were added by 1887. The two-story side-gabled main house has paired double-hung windows and a two-story prtico framing central doors with sidelights. (1967) 

Original Marker Text: ​Built 1842 by Major A. M. Brooks of hand-hewn cedar and pine in Colonial style. Bought 1850's by James H. Wilbarger, son of famous Indian victim Josiah P. Wilbarger. Home has been scene of social and musical events, and remains in original condition except for additions. Sam Houston, president of Texas, was a famous guest. The house contains family antiques. Owned by members of fourth family generation, Mrs. Ivor W. Young and Mrs. Lee W. Peterson. (1967)

Marker No: 7161

Medalion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.115103, -97.320023

Location: 1403 North Main Street, Bastrop