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Everman Park

Description: Photograph of a sidewalk at Everman Park, which leads to a fountain. There are trees and plants on either side of the walkway, as well as in the middle of it.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

T & P train depot sign

Description: T & P Depot offices of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council & Convention & Visitors Bureau 1101 N. 1st St.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Big Spring State Park

Description: 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.
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Colorado Steam Laundry

Description: Photograph of the Colorado Steam Laundry, housed in a red brick building at the corner of an intersection in Colorado City.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Dr. Preston C. Coleman

Description: Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Physician and Leader Dr. Preston C. Coleman (1853 - 1932). Born in Tennessee. Graduated from University of Louisville (KY.). Coming in 1883 to Colorado City, rode horseback or by buggy to ranches in 100-mile radius, practicing here rest of his life. Religion, medicine, and education were his chief concerns. He was a Texas & Pacific Railroad surgeon; 1895-96 president, Texas Medical Association; a fellow, American College of Surgeons; an elder in his c… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Mitchell County monument on courthouse grounds

Description: Mitchell County settled after Indians left Texas in 1875, one of 128 counties created (Aug. 21, 1876) from Bexar Territory covering west Texas to the panhandle and El Paso. Named for Mitchell brothers, Asa and Eli, Texas war for independence veterans. Organized Jan. 10, 1881, when the railroad came, making county seat Colorado City west Texas "mother city" and first boom town. Oil, sheep and cattle ranching center, historic sites include Comanche Indian Village, Seven Wells, Last Buffalo Wateri… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Historic plaque - Founding of Colorado City

Description: Photograph of a historic marker in Colorado City. It reads: "The Founding of Colorado City. Founded, 1880, at the crossing of the Colorado River and Texas & Pacific Railroad right-of-way: central shipping point and supply depot for the sprawling cattle ranches of west Texas and New Mexico. From 1880 (when A. W. Dunn opened his dirt-floor. Tent-roof General Store) to 1890. The boisterous cattle town garnered notoriety as well as fame. The largest community between Fort Worth and El Paso. Colorad… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

War memorial - Mitchell County

Description: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED FROM MITCHELL COUNTY AND DEDICATED TO THE EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

George Herman Mahon monument

Description: Photograph of the George Herman Mahon monument. There is a bust of Mahon atop the monument. A plaque under the bust says "George Herman Mahon (1900-1985) reared in Mitchell County. First United States Congressman elected to 19th District (elected to 22 terms, 1934-1978). Chairman, appropriations committee (1964-1978). Mitchell County attorney (1926-1927). 32nd Judicial District Attorney (1927-1934). A Statesman."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

War memorial - Mitchell County

Description: center piece: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED FROM MITCHELL COUNTY AND DEDICATED TO THE EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM.
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

War memorial - Mitchell County

Description: MAURIECE R MACKEY NAT. L. MANN JACK McDOWELL BOBBY C. MILLER WILLIAM A. MOHLER WYATT B. MOORE LYNN R. MORRISON ROBERT H. MOSER JAMES E. NUNN VIVIAN PHILLIPS EVERETT A. POND RAYMOND E. PRICE JACK A. REID OREN M. RICHARDSON ANDREW B. ROBERTSON, JR. VAN C. SAWYER CURTIC SCOTT CORKEY SHEPPARD DON K. SHEPPARD PAUL F. STEADMAN HOMER M. TILLER HIRAM W. VENUS WELDON W. WARE PERCY C. WHITLOCK WALTER W. WILSON, JR. LESLIE WOOD JACKSON H. WYATT WILSON WYATT KEREAN CONFLICT AUBREY LEE BENSON VIETNAM CON… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

War memorial - Mitchell County

Description: WORLD WAR I TORRANCE A. ALLISON ALLEN G. BIRMINGHAM WILLIAM E. BOHANNON JOHN H. BROWN ARNETT DANIELS JOHN ESTES R.S.GARLAND OREN C. HOOKER JUNIUS MERRITT J.S.PETERS CONNER POSEY JESSE J. UZZLE BILL M. WILLIAMS SID WIMBERLEY ANDY WRIGHT WORLD WAR II FRANK P. BLASSINGAME JAMES BODINE JOEL W. BRADLEY R.H.BREITHAUPT REBECCA A. BRITTON ROY E. BROOKSHIRE LEON H. CALLAN LAWTON B. CALLISON HAROLD A. CAPELLUTO RAYMOND CASTILLO SIDNEY G. CHURCHILL WILLARD I. CRANEILL J.D. DODSON JOHN M. DOSS LEWIS E. DU… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[George Herman Mahon Monument]

Description: Photograph of a close-up of the plaque at the base of a monument, describing the life of George Herman Mahon, in Colorado City, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County

Description: Photograph of a World War II veterans memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. It reads: "Honor Roll World War II: Jose A. Alcala, Norman P. Alston, Walter P. Anderson, Jr., Robert Anthony, Odis L. Apple, Jr., James W. Barkley, Johnny C. Belt, Oscar A. Bennett, James Lee Berry, Winston J. Bradford, Arlin W. Brown, Deverle Brown, Earl A. Bryant, William R. Burkett, Earl Brown, Brown Thomas B., R. C. Chapman, Roy Clay, Jr., Valton C. Clayton, Chester V. Crain, Edward E. Davis, Neal C. Davison, Jr., Ollie G… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Honor Roll World War II, Nolan County

Description: Photograph of a World War II veterans memorial in Sweetwater, Texas. The text on the center piece reads "Honoring all who served from Nolan County and dedicated to the everlasting memory of those who sacrifice their lives of the altar of freedom in World Wars I and II. Korea. Vietnam."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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