Bastropbr/Bastrop County, Texasbr/30 06.551' N 97 16.977' Wbr/Directions: Start at the intersection of Park Road 1 and Park Road 1A. The marker is on the east side of the intersection.br/ br/Text: (1770-1829) Erected in recognition of the distinguished service to Texas Pioneer Red River empresario. Land commissioner of Austin's colony. Member of the Congress of Coahuila and Texas. In his honor this county and county seat have been named.