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Callahan County memorial plaque

Description: 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."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

Confederate Memorial, Callahan County

Description: Photograph of the historic marker for Camp Pecan in Baird, Texas. The stone marker is on the courthouse lawn; buildings are visible in the background. Text: Camp Pecan C. S. A. This Civil War camp of the Texas Frontier Regiment was located 21 mi. southeast established in 1862 as one of a line of posts a day's horseback ride apart. The number of men guarding the frontier were few. Trouble came from all directions with Indian threats and raids from the west and plundering renegades and deserter… more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fayette County Courthouse grounds, the Dawson Memorial

Description: Photograph of the Dawson Memorial on the Fayette County Courthouse grounds in La Grange. It reads: "Erected by the state of Texas to the memory of her defenders. Captain N. H. Dawson and his command, who fell at the Battle of Salado Texas, Sept. 18th, 1842. (Correction) Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 36 other volunteers were killed near Salado Creek in Bexar County."
Date: October 7, 2006
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
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