Peter Kerr. ​1795-1861

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Marker No: 9723

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Marker Text: One of "Old 300" of Stephen F. Austin's first colony; from Pennsylvania. Took part in 1836 War for Texas Independence. He made and lost several stakes.
    In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan.
​   Amassed wealth as Army beef contractor. Gave 100 acres and town square for Burnet County seat. To build a college here, he willed $23,500 and 6,359 acres of land to Burnet. The will was broken; city got a 2-acre site for a public school. It is said "He never refused to help when he observed its need. (1970) 

Geographic: 30.757240, -98.240356

Location: Fort Croghan Museum 703 SH 29, Burnet ​