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General Granbury Monument
Photograph of a granite monument. A statue of a soldier in uniform stands at the top of the monument. The inscription reads: "Erected by the U.O.C., General Granbury, Chapter, No. 683, In memory of Brigadier General H. B. Granbury and his Valiant Followers. Granbury 1861-1865."
Historic Nutt House Hotel
Photograph of the Nutt House hotel in Granbury.
Cushing City Hall and water tower
Northeastern facing photograph of the Cushing, TX City Hall and water tower.
7th Street in Cushing, TX
Westward facing photograph of 7th street storefronts in Cushing, TX.
7th Street in Cushing, TX
Northeastern facing photograph of the 7th Street Restaurant, abandoned and other storefronts in Cushing, TX.
Sacul water tower
Photograph of the Sacul, TX water tower.
The Blue Building in Sacul Texas
Photograph of the boardwalk/blue building in Sacul, TX. Originally a town center housing a bank, store, and pharmacy, the location serves as a performance space for bluegrass and the 'Sacul Opry.'
Panoramic image of Flatonia Rail Park in Flatonia, Texas
Photograph of Flatonia Rail Park in Flatonia, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the front of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas
Photograph of the front of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the Rail Park in Flatonia, Texas
Photograph of the Rail Park in Flatonia, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the Blackland Co-Op Gin in Granger, Texas
Panoramic image of the buildings of Blackland Co-Op Gin in Granger, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the bridge over the Colorado River in Smithville, Texas
Panoramic image of the bridge over the Colorado River in Smithville, Texas. The bridge is for Texas State Highway TX-230. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of grain bins in Jackson County, Texas
Photograph of grain bins in Jackson County, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas
Photograph of the outside of the Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of artillery on exhibit at Welhausen Park in Shiner, Texas
Photograph of artillery in Welhausen Park in Shiner, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the sidewalks at Welhausen Park in Shiner, Texas
Photograph of the sidewalks at Welhausen Park in Shiner, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of the side view of a set of grain bins in Jackson County, Texas
Photograph of the side of grain bins in Jackson County, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Panoramic image of downtown Shiner, Texas
Photograph of downtown Shiner, Texas. This photograph is a stitched 360-degree panoramic image.
Historic Plaque, Elise Waerenskjold
Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamilton County. She married Wilhelm Waerenskjold. Often they welcomed grateful newcomers into their home. Here she helped preserve the history of her people. Died 1895. (1968)"
Ann Whitney Memorial
Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.
Historic Plaque, Hamilton County Courthouse
Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges. This 1887 structure of native limestone, quarried 2 miles east of Hamilton, remained unchanged until it was remodeled in 1931. (1970)"
Hamilton County Courthouse
Photograph of the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.
Meridian Public Library, safe in work area
Photograph of a safe in the Meridian Public Library. The safe door says "Tom Hall's Safe Co. Cincinnati O."
Meridian Public Library
Photograph of the exterior of the Meridian Public Library.
Chisholm Trail Trad'in Post, mural in Meridian
Photograph of a Chisholm Trail Trad'in Post mural in Meridian, Texas. The mural shows two cowboys on horseback leading a cow.
Memorial Library, Meridian
Photograph of the Memorial Library in Meridian, Texas. It is currently in use as a Senior Center.
Bosque County Tax building
Photograph of the Bosque County Tax building, a two story building. The first story is built of stone, and the second of red brick.
B. F. Word, Attorney at Law, in 1916 building, Meridian
Photograph of a building in Meridian. The sign above it reads "B. F. Word, Attorney at Law." There is another sign with the year 1916 on it. Above the doorway, a sign declares the current resident to be Dr. Ed Williamson, Dentist. A white van is parked on the far left side of the photo.
Bosque County Courthouse
Photograph of the Bosque County Courthouse, undergoing a complete restoration. Constructed in 1886 by architect J. J. Cane of Fort Worth, this image represents the building's structure as it existed from 1935 to 2007. The courthouse originally had a gothic tower and small turrets which were dismantled in 1935, and subsequently rebuilt in 2007.
Johnson County Courthouse
Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse in Cleburne, Texas. There is a clock tower on the roof, and cars are parked in front of the building.
Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building
Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Carnegie Library Building. A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981."
The Layland Museum, doorway detail
Photograph of the doorway to the Layland Museum. The name of the museum is written above the door, and its hours of operation are painted on the glass of the right door.
Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds
Photograph of a historic plaque in Cleburne, Texas. It reads: "Site of Old Picnic Grounds. Had wood, water, was used after 1854 start of Camp Henderson (named for land owner-townsite donor) for decisive public meetings. In 1867 Camp Henderson became county seat. Then men at 4th of July picnic here named town "Cleburne", for Civil War Commander of many local veterans. (1966)"
Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne
Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne. ATSF 999457.
Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail
Photograph of the tower on top of the Johnson County Courthouse.
Johnson County Courthouse
Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse, while under renovation.
The Layland Museum
Photograph of the Layland Museum building in Cleburne, Texas. It is housed in the 1904 Carnegie Library.
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail. Church established 1877.
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, established 1877.
Cleburne Railroad Depot
Photograph of Cleburne's Railroad Depot. It is a small red brick building with a green roof.
Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House
Photograph of Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House. It is a red building with a green painted stripe around the type. There is a sign for the Railroad Museum in the window.
Burnet City Hall and Mall
Photograph of the Burnet City Hall and Mall. There are things placed in the windows of the Hall. It is a brown and white two-story building with a large sign on the front. There is a car parked on the right side of the photo.
Burnet County Courthouse
Photograph of the Burnet County Courthouse, the third courthouse for the county, built 1937 by Willis Environmental Engineering from Marble Falls, Texas. The building is two stories tall, and is a light brown.
Herman Brown Free Library
Photograph of the Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet. Cars are parked in front of the library, and other buildings can be seen in the background.
Former Burnet County Jail
Photograph of the former jail of Burnet County. It is a stone building, with a white wrought-iron fence to the right.
Former Burnet County Jail
Photograph of the former county jail of Burnet County. It is a stone building, with a white wrought-iron fence on the right side.
Pioneers monument, Burnet County
In memory of the Pioneer Settlers of Burnet County. Samuel L. Holland, first settlers, 1848. Logan Vandevfer, Peter Kerr, William H. Magill, Noah Smithwick, Jesse Burnam, K. H. Hall, General Adam R. Johnson, Captain Christian Dorbandt and to those pioneers who pushed into this wilderness and established here the first traces of human habitation, unknown planters sowing seeds for a new civilizaton. They amrked for us our channels of trade adn industry, built the first schools and churches, an dafter the tumult of Indian depredations and the terrible scars of the Civil War, returned and again took up the ax and plow and brought new acres into cultivation. Most of them died in obscurity and were laid to rest in the county of their adoption. As the rank and file of our pioneers we honor their memory for the deeds they performed and the doctrines they taught. Fort Croghan established here March 18, 1849, abandoned by troops in December 1853, permanently abandoned 1855. Burnet County created February 5, 1852, organized August 28, 1852 by Logan Vandeveer, William H. Magill, R. H. Hall, Commissioners. Landmarks: Holland Springs, first settlement in 1848; Fort Croghan established 1849; Morman Mill built 1850; Black's Fort built 1851; Smithwick Mill established 1855.
Sheriff Wallace W. Riddell monument, Burnet
Sheriff Wallace W. Riddell, December 4, 1899 - February 11, 1978. Sheriff of Burnet County 1939 - 1978. Riddell was Texas' longest serving Sheriff (with 39 years, 1 month, 11 days of service) until 2008.
Lampasas street scene
Photograph of a street scene in Lampasas by the County Courthouse. Several cars are parked in front of retailers including Bluestar Jewelers, Wieser, and H&R Block.
Lampasas County Courthouse, interior detail of staircase
Photograph of an interior staircase at the Lampasas County Courthouse.
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