Lohmans Crossing
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Marker Text: A native of Hanover, Germany, John Henry Lohmans emigrated to Texas in 1842. He settled in Austin where he opened a large dairy farm. In 1867 he moved into this area west of Austin and cleared a farm out of the abundant timberland. Lohmans worked on several road construction projects in the area and privately financed the building of Lohmans Ford Road. Lohmans Crossing Road (.5 mi. W) follows the general path of the early route. Lohmans Ford Road, along with others in the area, was significant in the formation of an early Colorado River crossing network. (1985)
Marker No: 6667
Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker
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Geographic: 30.368660,-97.969925
Location: 501 Ladin Lane, Lakeway
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