Round Rock Post Office and William M. Owen House
historic place
In Williamson County, the Round Rock Post Office and William M. Owen House complex is a historic place. The earliest structure in this complex is a one-story stone building, constructed around 1853. It originally housed a mercantile store and the first permanent post office for Round Rock. Thomas C. Oatts, the town's first postmaster, operated both. This building was an important part of Round Rock's early development, situated on the pioneer road that connected Austin to Georgetown. The two-story William M. Owen House was built about 1870. For many years, it served as the residence of Dr. William M. Owen, who was a prominent local physician and businessman. Both buildings reflect the typical 19th-century architectural style found in the area. A historical marker for this complex was erected in 1982 by the Texas Historical Commission. This site offers insight into Round Rock's mid-19th century history and its early community life.