Burnetbr/Burnet County, Texasbr/30 45.495' N 98 14.265' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of SH-29 and SH-281. Go .5 miles west on SH-29. The Fort Croghan Museum is on the left (south) side of the road. The building is in the museum grounds.br/ br/Text: (1795-1861) One of quot;Old 300quot; of Stephen F. Austin's first colony; from Pennsylvania. Took part in 1836 War for Texas Independence. He made and lost several stakes. In 1851 bought a league and labor of Burnet County land, including site of Fort Croghan. Amassed wealth as Army beef contractor. Gave 100 acres and town square for Burnet County seat. To build a college here, he willed $23,500 and 6,359 acres of land to Burnet. The will was broken; city got a 2-acre site for a public school. It is said quot;He never refused to help when he observed its need.