Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Monument with bell. "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison"
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5750/
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. Statue of a man standing beside a horse.
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5760/
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. "Charles H. Noyes (1896-1917). Charles H. Noyes, 21, died when his horse fell while rounding up cattle on the Noyes Ranch. His father and mother, Gus and Lula Noyes, erected monument in 1919 as a tribute to their son and all Texas cowboys. Pompeo Coppin of Chicago studied horses two years before sculpting statue."
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5759/
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5758/
Historic Plaque, Balinger
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. "Ballinger originally called Hutchins City. Promoted by Sante Fe Rwy. Named for Judge William Pitt Ballinger (1825-1888), railroad attorney and townsite official. Distinguished Texas Statesman, Veteran of the Mexican War. In the Civil War helped establish defenses of Galveston, served as Confederate receiver of enemy aliens' property, was sent to negotiate peace for Texas. Ballinger is County Seat, and farm-ranch center. INdustries include dairying, meat products, leather goods manufacturing. Has annual rodeo, livestock and quarterhorse shows. (1965)"
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5756/
Runnels County Courthouse
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5752/
Runnels County Courthouse
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5753/
Runnels County Courthouse, plaque
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: "Runnels County Courthouse, constructed here 1888-89, after hotly-contested battle with Runnels City for County Seat. (County had been organized 1880.) Structures stands on one of the largest courthouse squares in Texas - 2 city blocks. Plot set aside prior to town lot sale by Sante Fe Railroad, June 29, 1886. In 1941, extensive remodeling modernized building. Two wings were added and old quarry (South of town on Colorado River) was opened to provide matching stone. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967."
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5751/
War Memorial, Runnels County
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: War Memorial, Runnels County. "In memory of those who gave their all" Lists names of those who have died at war.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5755/
War Memorial, Runnels County
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: War Memorial, Runnels County, located on the courthouse grounds.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5754/