Round Top, TX, United States
Samuel Knight Lewis. (January 20, 1807 - November 14, 1867) South Carolina native Samuel K. Lewis married Marshall Ann Moore in 1830 and they settled on his Mississippi plantation. In 1838 the Lewis family was drawn to Texas. Originally a surveyor, Lewis served Austin County in the Republic of Texas
House of Representatives in 1844-1845. In 1848 he learned of plans for a stage line to run through this area. He bought 145 acres near this site and settled his family there. The Lewis home became a
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 23801 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off