​The Old Jenkins Home

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Marker No: 9201

Medallion & Plate 

Texas Historic Landmark

Marker Text: ​Built about 1836 for Sarah Jenkins, who lost first husband in Indians scalping and second killed at the Alamo.
​     Home to veterans of San Jacinto, Meir expedition, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War and a Bastrop County sheriff, housed early normal school, part of military academy.  (1964) 

National Register of Historic Places

Geographic: 30.111609,-97.322159

Location: 1710 North Main Street, Bastrop