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Sign for the La Grange Depot Museum

Description: La Grange Depot Museum sign, "This depot was completed in November 1867 by the M-K-T Railroad. It replaced the earlier depot that was on this site from 1887 until it burned in March 1897. The depot now houses the La Grange Depot Museum."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County World War I Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a World War I Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "World War I Veterans: Elton Manske, Robert C. Manthey, Johnny Walton McBride, Otto E. Mehner, Ferdinand J. Mendel, Jaromir Michal, Beno Michalski, Henry J. Niemeyer, Fritz Oeltjen, Henry Onken Jr., Louis O. Quade, Ferdinand F. Quitta, Joseph A. Rabel, Otto J. Reuther, Louis F. Ruhmann, Joe R. Sassin, Edwin H. Schaffer, Gustav H. Schulze, Herbert H. Schroeder, John J. Schroeder, Conrad F. Sevcik, Henry I. Somohyl, Eugene… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County World War II Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a World War II Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "World War II Veterans: Edwin Alaminski, Rudolph L. Barta, Tom C. Baumgarten, George Baylor, Victor L. Berger, Lee R. Best Jr., Adam R. Bogdanski, Ernest A. Bosl Jr., Adolf C. Brune, James E. Burns, Robert V. Bohuslav, Ernest T. Byler, Hugh Carroll, Henry L. Chovanec, Marvin Chudej, Erwin J. Cordes, Eugene Cornett, Granville W. Cowan, Rudolph R. Dittrich, Alfred R. Ehlers Jr., Roy A. Ellis, Carl W. Engelman, Alfred Fisc… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Korean and Vietnam Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "Korean Veterans: Lowell W. Greenwood, William L. Guyton, Harvey E. Holub, Edward P. Machala, Charlie J. Mares, Edgar E. Michalek, William D. Ware, Oscar Williams. Vietnam Veterans: Jackson Dillon Barnes, Edward Hugo Beyer, Edgar J. Brossman, Harold Paul Degner, Floyd Wayne Kaase, Arnold John Kulhanek, Robert James Stavinoha, Willie Ray Thompson, Robert E. Urbanovsky, Gerald J. Walla."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County World War II Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a Fayette County World War II Veterans Memorial. It reads: "World War II Veterans: Alphonse J. Orsak, Ladik J. Osina, Willie L. Page, William C. Parker, George Pavlicek, Lee Roy Pavlik, Oliver F. Psencik, Ernest J. Quitta, Ivan Rainosek, Adolph E. Rab, Walker Randle, Hlemuth Roeder, Sidney Scarborough Jr., Eddie V. Sbrusch, William Scherpik Jr., Benjamin C.F. Schlabach, Edgar Schmidt, Andrew C. Schramm, Erwin W.A. Schuetze, Louis E. Schulz, John G. Segura, Nathan Siebel, Erwin Ten… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County World War II Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a World War II Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "World War II Veterans: Alfred Hubenak, George R. Huepers, Method C. Janacek, Herbert L. Kainer, Jr., Nolan Kalich, Joe A. Kasmiersky, Emil E. Knesek Jr. Carlton Knezek, Jimmie Knight, Jerry J. Knippel, Ludvik F. Kocurek, Henry Kolensky, Kleophas E. Kovar, Henry Kozelsky, Leroy J. Krenek, Anton Kresta, Jr., Rudolph J. Kubena, Bernard Kubenka, Joseph Lev, Doris C. Lewis, Alton D. Lueders, Alvin Lueders, Atlan W. Luck, Je… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Veterans Memorial

Description: Photograph of the Fayette County Veterans Memorial, housed in a small brick structure. It reads: "No greater sacrifice can be made by the citizens of a democratic nation than to serve in its armed forces in times of war or in times of peace. Fayette County proudly honors and pays tribute to its citizens who accepted the call to arms and served gallantly in securing freedom for the state of Texas and maintaining it for their nation throughout history."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Veterans Memorial

Description: Photograph of the Fayette County Veterans Memorial, housed in a small brick structure. It reads: "No greater sacrifice can be made by the citizens of a democratic nation than to serve in its armed forces in times of war or in times of peace. Fayette County proudly honors and pays tribute to its citizens who accepted the call to arms and served gallantly in securing freedom for the state of Texas and maintaining it for their nation throughout history."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse, cornerstone detail

Description: Photograph of a cornerstone at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. The text on the cornerstone reads "Fayette County, April 9th 1891, J.R. Gordon, Architect, Martin Burns & Johnsen, Builders." There is also a masonic symbol, "La Fayette Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M., A. L. 5891."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Veterans Memorial

Description: Photograph of the back wall of the brick structure that houses the Fayette County Veterans Memorial. It reads: "Dedicated on Veterans Day, 1987, to the citizens of Fayette County who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Especially those men and women who gave their lives in defending their country. This memorial symbolizes the importance of service in the Armed Forces. The names of all Fayette Countians who served so bravely are publicly displayed inside the courthouse."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County World War I Veterans plaque

Description: Photograph of a World War I Veterans Memorial in Fayette County. It reads: "World War I Veterans: Robert F. Adams, George Best, Ludwig E. Bauerkemper, John H. Behrens, Jesse Brown, Eugene Burley, William Doms, Lidwik Dornak, Hugo Ehlers, Vladimal F. Faktor, Helmuth A. Garlin, Walter Graf, Willie Heinze, William Henry, Reyes Hernandez, Eddie Holmes, Luther Huff, Lonnie James, Steve Janecek, Jesse Jarmon, Otho Keilberg, Richard E. Knezek, Otto A. Koehler, Willie E. Koepke, Joe Krenek, Herman T. K… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque, Birthplace of the SPJST

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque detailing the birth of the SPJST. It reads: "On December 28, 1896, twenty-five Czech-Texans gathered in the district courtroom of this courthouse to establish a new fraternal benefit insurance society, the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, more commonly known as the SPJST. The SPJST held its first convention in the same room on June 20, 1897. I. J. Gallia served as the society's first president and J. R. Kubena was the first secretary. The SPJST official… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque, Fayette County Courthouse

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Fayette County Courthouse. About 1890, the structural safety of Fayette County's third courthouse came into question, and plans began for the building of this structure to serve as the seat of justice for the county. The commissioners court hired San Antonio architect James Riely Gordon (1863-1937) to design the new courthouse and oversee the construction. Gordon, who was 27 years old at the time, went on to become a noted architect of public building… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post

Description: Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "Lost Pine Tree. "I dedicate this tree to the people of Fayette County, their historic past, ambitious present, and glorious future." Lady Bird Johnson, July 7, 1867. Through the efforts of congressman J.J. "Jake" Pickle, 10th Congressional District and others, the above dedication was made possible."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post

Description: Photograph of the base of a lamp post on the ground of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Heritage: Fayette County was settled by members of the Old Three-Hundred, and created from Bastrop and Colorado Counties. It was named for the Marquis de LaFayette, and the county seat for his chateau in France. With dedication and perseverance, our forefathers gave the county its rich heritage and a prominent place in history. The Mier Expedition and Dawson's Company contribute… more
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post

Description: Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Commissioners Court, 1967, County Judge, Ike J. Petras; Commissioners: Gunther Behrens, Precinct 1; Clinton P. Krause, Precinct 2; Eddie Zouzalik, Precinct 3; Henry Dittrich, Precinct 4 ".
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Fayette County Courthouse grounds, La Grange, base of light post

Description: Photograph of the base of a lamp post at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. It reads: "County Officials, 1838. Chief Justice, Andrew Rabb; County Clerk, David S. Kornegay; Sheriff, John Breeding; Tax Assessor, Michael R. Goheen; County Surveyor, Thomas Green; Coroner, Socrates Darling; District Clerk, Jerome B. Alexander".
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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