Austin, TX, United States
Site of the Home of Reuben Hornsby. Site of the Home Built in 1832 by Reuben Hornsby (1793-1879) and his wife Sarah Morrison Hornsby (1796-1862). Second built in "Austin's Little Colony". First in the present county of Travis. Famed for Christian hospitality. Here Josiah Wilbarger recovered after be
ing scalped in 1833. Mr. Hornsby and his sons fought in many Indian battles and served as scouts in Capt. John J. Tumlinson's company of Rangers which was organized here in 1836. #14616
Listen to the audio guide for Josiah P. Wilbarger, Reuben Hornsby, Sarah Morrison Hornsby, and John J. Tumlinson black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off