The Chisholm Trail

The water is up this year on Brushy Creek in Round Rock, Texas. Two years ago during the drought the entire creek bed was visible from the bridge with tiny pools of water here and there. Formerly known as Brushy Creek in 1854, the name of the town was changed when it was moved closer to the railroad that was built farther out from the round rock in 1877. Names were originally derived from the location of the post office so this would have been the Brushy Creek Post Office at the time. During the early migration period, this big round rock was a major landmark that guided many a settler and early native Americans on their travels.

This is a lovely shaded area in Old Settlers Park about 300 feet from the famous round rock and The Chisholm Trail crossing. Visitors were swimming in the shallow water. Extended rains offered families the opportunity to enjoy this peaceful bit of water that takes one back in time.

Old Settlers Park is a monument to early immigrants who came to Texas on the Chisholm Trail. Harriet Cluck was the first woman to travel to the cattle markets in Kansas the Chisholm Trail. She came with her husband, George Cluck and her three children; seven-year old Allie Annie, five-year-old Emmett, and two-year old Harriett Minnie, who walked and rode the long journey to Abilene, Kansas. Hattie was three months pregnant when she started that long hard journey and she exhibited her courage by loading rifles and supporting the men against attackers. She gave birth to her son, Euell Standifer in Abilene where the family stayed for the winter of 1878-79. The family returned to Williamson County in Running Brushy a name that was later changed to Brushy Creek. Hattie was the postmaster there from 1874 to 1882. Hattie remained in the county until her death in 1938 and is buried on the family farm in Cedar Park.

Round Rock is a nice vacation spot located thirty miles from the Texas Hill Country with many lakes and beautiful views. Various lakes and water sports are nearby for the sportsmen and women and is a great spot for family vacations.

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