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[Program for the Dedication of a Historical Marker in Palestine, Texas]

Description: Program made for the dedication ceremony of an official Texas Historical Marker at the former site of the McKnight Plaza. The marker bears the name J.B. McKnight, the man who purchased the land where the plaza used to stand. Inside the program is the program schedule, a brief biography of McKnight, and an extensive history of the site.
Date: February 26, 2005
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Price Johnson Family Collection

Historic Plaque, Balinger

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "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,… more
Date: August 1, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 31.73978398323481 -99.9471561624573
Partner: UNT Libraries

Presidio County Courthouse, Marfa, historic plaque

Description: Presidio County Courthouse A landmark of the Big Bend. Large Dome is visible for miles. Constructed of native stone adn brick made at Marfa Stucco added later. Built 1886 in this county's third seat of justice. First county seat was Fort Leaton, on the Rio Grande; second, Fort Davis. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Date: August 4, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 30.313485 -104.021946
Partner: UNT Libraries
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