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Bell in town courtyard, Ballinger
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Monument with bell. "Allison Bros. Ranch Bell - 1896 in memory of C. G. - E. C. - S. N. Allison"
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5750/
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County. Statue of a man standing beside a horse.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
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Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, plaque
Date: 2005-08-01
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 plaque
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: unknown
Description: Plaque. "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?
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5757/
Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of the Charles H. Noyes Monument, Runnels County, rear view.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5758/
Historic Plaque, Balinger
Date: 2005-08-01
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)"
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5756/
Inventory of county records, Runnels County Courthouse, Ballinger, Texas
Date: 1980
Creator: Riney, James E.
Description: Inventory of records of Runnels County housed in the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Attorney. Also provides an index.
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Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth25183/
Runnels County Courthouse
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5752/
Runnels County Courthouse
Date: 2005-08-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Photograph of Runnels County Courthouse.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Permallink:texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth5753/
Runnels County Courthouse, plaque
Date: 2005-08-01
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."
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
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