Alleyton
Alleyton, Colorado County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Oldest permanent settlement and once largest town in Colorado County. Established by the pioneer Alley family (Willliam, John, Rawson, Thomas and Abraham), all members of Austin's original 300 settlers. Terminus of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railroad, 1860-1867.
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Alleyton was once the oldest permanent settlement and largest town in Colorado County, founded by the Alley brothers—William, John, Rawson, Thomas, and Abraham—all members of Stephen F. Austin's original 300 colonists. Its prominence grew when it became the terminus of the Buffalo Bayou, Brazos and Colorado Railroad from 1860 to 1867.
Why it matters
Founded by members of Austin's first colony and later a key railhead, Alleyton links the earliest Anglo settlement of Texas to the coming of the railroad.
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Related people
- · William Alley
- · John Alley
- · Rawson Alley
- · Thomas Alley
- · Abraham Alley
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