The Old Jenkins Home
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Marker No: 9201
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
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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
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