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- American Veterans War Memorial, Comanche County
- Photograph of a veterans memorial located on the Comanche County Courthouse grounds. It is Sponsored by Amvets Post 43 and Ladies Auxiliary, and was dedicated May 28, 1989. It reads "Dedicated in memory of all veterans who served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States of America."
- Annie Riggs Memorial Museum
- Photograph of the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. It is an old two-story brick building with a wrap-around porch.
- Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum
- Photograph of a bushy plant in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The name plaque in front of the bush says "Asteraceae, Guayule, Parthenium argentatum." There is a green, flowering plant on the left, and a second plaque to the right. The plants are in a narrow graveled area bordered by red brick and a grass lawn is visible in the background.
- Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080
- Photograph of the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe (A.T.S.F.) Train Engine, #1080. The words "Safety First A.T. & S.F." are written in white paint on the side of the black train locomotive.
- Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (A.T.S.F.) Wooden Baggage Cart
- Photograph of an Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (A.T.S.F.) green wooden baggage cart. It's wheels and handles are rusty. It is located at the Railway Museum of San Angelo.
- Baird street scene
- Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas. Buildings line the street, and two cars are parked outside an antique shop.
- Baird street scene, looking towards the Callahan County Courthouse
- Photograph of a street scene in Baird, Texas, looking towards the Callahan County courthouse. Cars are parked outside buildings on both sides of the street. Several trees obscure the courthouse from view.
- Baird Volunteer Fire Department, est. 1881
- Photograph of the Baird Fire Department building. It is made out of bright red brick, and has two garage doors. A sign at the top of the building says "B.A.I.R.D. Est. 1881, Volunteer Fire Department."
- Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger
- Photograph of a monument with a bell. The plaque on the monument says, "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison." There are stone benches to the right and behind the monument.
- Big Spring State Park
- Photograph of a sign in Big Springs State Park. It says, "Big Springs State Park, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department." A road is visible behind a stone wall.
- Brewster County Courthouse, Alpine, historic plaque
- Photograph of a plaque outside the Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine, Texas. The building is made of red brick. The plaque says: "Brewster County Courthouse. Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Project no. 9604 State Historical Survey Committee Texas courthouse building erected in 1887 when Brewster County was created. Served Buchel and Foley Counties until these areas were added to Brewster County. Courthouse Square still is community center for various events. Recorded Texas historic landmark - 1965."
- Brite Building, Marfa
- Photograph of the Brite Building, next to Maiya's Restaurant. A white truck is parked in front of the Brite Building. An American flag hangs above the restaurant.
- Brown County Museum of History
- Photograph of the Brown County Museum of History, housed in the former Brown County Jail. There is a sign that says "Brown County Museum of History" outside the building. An orange cherry picker and a ladder lead up to a man standing on the roof.
- Brownwood Harvey House, Historic Plaque
- Photograph of a historic plaque for the Brownwood Harvey House. It says: "Built in 1914 immediately east of Brownwood Sante Fe railroad depot, this was one of a series of restaurants operated along the Santa Fe line by the Fred Harvey Company, products of railroad agent Fred Harvey's idea to provide superior food and lodging for travelers. The Harvey House was popular from its opening day. The restaurant and hotel closed in 1937, but reopened to serve military personnel when Camp Bowie was established in World War II. It closed permanently in 1945 as passenger railroad travel declined in the era of prosperity following the war. Typical of railroad structures built in the southwest during this period by the Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe Railroad, the structure features elements of Spanish mission revival style with its red tile hipped roof and decorative brackets." There is another plaque above the historic marker, which says: "Santa Fe Railroad Harvey House has been listed in the national register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior. 1976."
- Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot
- Photograph of the Brownwood Sante Fe Train depot. It is a white and brown building, with green windows and doors. There is a large yard with small trees in front of the building.
- Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot, Historic Plaque
- Photograph of a historic plaque at the Brownwood Sante Fe Passenger Depot. It reads: "Railroad construction began in Brown County in 1884, and the first train arrived in Brownwood in 1885. This depot was designed by Jarvis Hunt of Chicago and built in 1909 by the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company. It accommodated traffic from a major rail junction between California and Texas and led to increased regional development. Passenger train usage peaked during World War II as 15 trains came through here daily. Architectural features include solid red brick construction with stucco finish. Broad round arches, a 7-bay primary facade and a hipped red tile roof." Another plaque above the historic one reads: "Santa Fe Railroad Depot has been listed in the national register of historic places by the United States Department of the Interior, 1976."
- Building at Sul Ross State University
- Photograph of a building at Sul Ross State University, current home of Museum of the Big Bend. The building is made of red brick. There are flowering trees in the yard along the sidewalk. Four columns support the overhang leading up to the front entrance.
- Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia)
- Photograph of a burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), taken at Historic Fort Stockton.
- Cactaceae, Arizona Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Arizona Barrel Cactus, Ferocactus wislizeni. There are small red rocks under the cactus, and another plant can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Chisos Prickly Pear, Opuntia chisoensis, detail
- Close-up view of Cactaceae, Chisos Prickly Pear, Opuntia chisoensis. It is a green plant with a single red flower bud, and many spines. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.
- Cactaceae, Desert Christmas Cactus or Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Desert Christmas Cactus or Tasajillo, Opuntia leptocaulis. There are rocks behind and under the plant, as well as a plaque immediately in front of it. Several other desert plants can be seen in the background. This picture was taken in the cactus garden of Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii. It is a large green plant with several flower buds on the left side. There is a plaque immediately under the middle of the plant, as well as one under the buds. This picture was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.
- Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii, detail
- Close-up view of Cactaceae, Engelmann Prickly Pear, Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii. The plants are green, with white spines and red flower buds. This picture was taken in the cactus garden of Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, False Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. enneacanthus
- Photograph of Cactaceae, False Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. enneacanthus. There are three cacti plants in the photo, and there is a plaque in front of the plant middle one. It is surrounded by red rocks. This picture was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.
- Cactaceae, Giant Fishhook Cactus, Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. hamatacanthus
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Giant Fishhook Cactus, Ferocactus hamatacanthus var. hamatacanthus. Black and red rocks cover the ground. This picture was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Langtry Hedgehog Cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Langtry Hedgehog Cactus, Echinocereus pectinatus var. wenigeri. The cactus is nestled between several rocks and leaves. This picture was take in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Longpetal Echeveria, Echeveria strictiflora
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Longpetal Echeveria, Echeveria strictiflora. The cactus has been planted in a small bricked off area. Large and small rocks cover the area, and there are two plaques on the larger rocks. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Marble-fruit Prickly Pear, Opuntia strigil
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Marble-fruit Prickly Pear, Opuntia strigil. The cactus is at the bottom of an incline, surrounded by rocks. A plaque in front of the plant says "Cactaceae". This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Nellie's Pincushion Cactus, Coryphantha minima
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Nellie's Pincushion Cactus, Coryphantha minima. The cactus grows up between large stones. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Short-spined Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. brevispinus
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Short-spined Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. brevispinus. The plant is light green with many spines. It sits in a bed of small red rocks. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Short-spined Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. brevispinus
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Short-spined Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus enneacanthus var. brevispinus. It is a small, spiny green cactus, which sits in a bed of small red rocks. This picture was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus stramineus
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Strawberry Cactus, Echinocereus stramineus. It is a small, spiny green plant. Where the spines meet, they turn slightly reddish. The cactus sits in a bed of medium sized white rocks. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactaceae, Tree Cholla, Opuntia imbricata var. imbricata
- Photograph of Cactaceae, Tree Cholla, Opuntia imbricata var. imbricata. It sits in a bed of small red rocks. There is a plaque in front of the plant. This photo was taken in the cactus garden at Sul Ross State University.
- Cactus bed at Sul Ross University
- Photograph of a cactus bed at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. It has many kinds of cacti in a bed of small red rocks. There are several plaques on the right side of the bed.
- Callahan County Courthouse, Baird
- Photograph of the Callahan County Courthouse from the front. The view of the building is obscured by several trees. The building is four stories tall, and made of brick.
- Callahan County Courthouse, Baird
- Photograph of the Callahan County Courthouse in Baird, Texas. It is four stories tall, and made of brick.
- Callahan County Library Museum sign
- Photograph of a black sign that says "Callahan County Library Museum". A picture of a lighted torch held above an open book has been painted in the middle of the sign.
- Callahan County memorial plaque
- Photograph of a memorial plaque placed on a cut rock in Callahan County. The seal on the front reads "Texas Highway Department 1936."
- Callahan County memorial plaque
- Photograph of a memorial plaque in Callahan County. It says: "Callahan County, Formed from Bexar Territory, created February 1, 1858, recreated August 21, 1876, organized July 3, 1877. Named in honor of James H. Callahan, 1812-1856, Soldier in the Texas Revolution, Captain of the Texas Rangers. County seat, Callahan City, 1877; Belle plain, 1877-1883; Baird, since. Two early military roads, the Chisholm Trail, and the first government telegraph line traversed this region."
- Cattle on the Sproul Ranch
- Photograph of a head of cattle standing in front of trees on the Sproul Ranch. It has a roan coat, and a yellow tag with the number "20" in it in its left ear.
- Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County
- Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. It is a statue of a man standing beside a horse.
- Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque
- Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes monument plaque, located on the Runnels County Courthouse grounds. It says, "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."
- Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear plaque
- Photograph of a plaque at the rear of the Charles H. Noyes monument. It says, "Erected in memory of Chas. H. Noyes by his parents, Lula and Gus Noyes. Chas. H. Noyes. Born in Texas December 30, 1895. Died from an accidental fall with his horse at his father's ranch in Concho County, Texas, February 11, 1917. Gone from us but not forgotten. Never shall thy memory fade, sweetest thoughts shall ever linger around the spot where thou art laid. Is death an eternal sleep or shall we meet again?"
- Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view
- Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view. The horse is fully visible, but only the top of the man's hat can be seen.
- Cheapo Depot in Brownwood
- Photograph of the Cheapo Depot in Brownwood, Texas. An old rusty truck and another car are parked in front of it.
- Coleman County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Coleman County Courthouse. A sign reading "Welcome to Coleman" stands to the right of the sidewalk leading to the front entrance, and a car is parked to the left.
- Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial
- Photograph of the Coleman County Courthouse Bell Memorial. The bell hangs in an open brick structure. There is a plaque on the left brick column, and a place where a plaque was removed on the right side.
- Colorado Steam Laundry
- Photograph of the Colorado Steam Laundry, housed in a red brick building at the corner of an intersection in Colorado City.
- Comanche City Hall
- Photograph of the Comanche City Hall building. There are multiple signs on and around the building that declare its purpose. A blue truck is driving past in the foreground.
- Concho County Courthouse
- Photograph of Concho County Courthouse and surrounding lawn. The courthouse is made of stone and has a red roof. There is a historic marker just outside the iron fence that surrounds the building.