Town of Chriesman
(Originally "Yellow Prairie" 0.5 mi. E)
Settled by Alexander Thomson, Jr., early Texas patriot and partner of the colonizer Sterling C. Robertson. When railroad came through in 1880, the settlers moved to tracks. Renamed, 1884, after Capt. H.C. Chriesman, surveyor for Stephen F. Austin. Now serves surrounding ranches. (1968)
30.5997° N, 96.7706° W
Where to Find It
Chriesman Community Center, N side FM 1363, 0.3 mi. W of SH 36.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Alexander Thomson, Jr. Caldwell
- 0.6 mi NE Horatio Chriesman Caldwell
- 5.2 mi E Waugh Campground Caldwell
- 6.1 mi SE St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Caldwell
- 6.1 mi W Mt. Homer Baptist Church Cemetery Milano
- 6.1 mi SE St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Caldwell