Black plaque № 15814

Kerrville, TX, United States

Kerrville. Kerr County was formally created on January 26, 1856, and named for Republic of Texas soldier and pioneer James Kerr. Among the first settlers in the area was Joshua D. Brown, a veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto. Brown was instrumental in naming the county for his friend James Kerr. Th

e new county seat was named Kerrsville in May 1856 when Brown donated four acres of land for a public square. (The "S" was later dropped.) Early Kerrville settlers included Anglo-American pioneers and

Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 15814 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off