​Margaret Chambers Home

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Marker Text: ​This Greek Revival residence was built in 1853 for Bartholomew Manlove (b. 1776), who was elected the first mayor of Bastrop two years later. In 1857, the property was sold to Margaret Chambers (d. 1897). Formerly married to Josiah Wilbarger (d. 1844), the well-known survivor of an 1833 Indian attack near Austin, she later wed Col. T. W. Chambers, a veteran of the Texas Revolution. Constructed of native wood, the home was deeded to her daughter Fenora in 1890. (1962)

Marker No: 9169

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.111609,-97.322159

Location: 502 Elm Street, Bastrop