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- Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House
- Photograph of Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House. It is a red building with a green painted stripe around the type. There is a sign for the Railroad Museum in the window.
- Cleburne Railroad Depot
- Photograph of Cleburne's Railroad Depot. It is a small red brick building with a green roof.
- The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne
- The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, established 1877.
- The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail
- The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, doorway detail. Church established 1877.
- The Layland Museum
- Photograph of the Layland Museum building in Cleburne, Texas. It is housed in the 1904 Carnegie Library.
- Johnson County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse, while under renovation.
- Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail
- Photograph of the tower on top of the Johnson County Courthouse.
- Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne
- Sante Fe Caboose at the Layland Museum, Cleburne. ATSF 999457.
- Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds
- Photograph of a historic plaque in Cleburne, Texas. It reads: "Site of Old Picnic Grounds. Had wood, water, was used after 1854 start of Camp Henderson (named for land owner-townsite donor) for decisive public meetings. In 1867 Camp Henderson became county seat. Then men at 4th of July picnic here named town "Cleburne", for Civil War Commander of many local veterans. (1966)"
- The Layland Museum, doorway detail
- Photograph of the doorway to the Layland Museum. The name of the museum is written above the door, and its hours of operation are painted on the glass of the right door.
- Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building
- Photograph of a historic plaque. It reads: "Carnegie Library Building. A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981."
- Johnson County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse in Cleburne, Texas. There is a clock tower on the roof, and cars are parked in front of the building.
- Bosque County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Bosque County Courthouse, undergoing a complete restoration. Constructed in 1886 by architect J. J. Cane of Fort Worth, this image represents the building's structure as it existed from 1935 to 2007. The courthouse originally had a gothic tower and small turrets which were dismantled in 1935, and subsequently rebuilt in 2007.
- B. F. Word, Attorney at Law, in 1916 building, Meridian
- Photograph of a building in Meridian. The sign above it reads "B. F. Word, Attorney at Law." There is another sign with the year 1916 on it. Above the doorway, a sign declares the current resident to be Dr. Ed Williamson, Dentist. A white van is parked on the far left side of the photo.
- Bosque County Tax building
- Photograph of the Bosque County Tax building, a two story building. The first story is built of stone, and the second of red brick.
- Memorial Library, Meridian
- Photograph of the Memorial Library in Meridian, Texas. It is currently in use as a Senior Center.
- Chisholm Trail Trad'in Post, mural in Meridian
- Photograph of a Chisholm Trail Trad'in Post mural in Meridian, Texas. The mural shows two cowboys on horseback leading a cow.
- Meridian Public Library
- Photograph of the exterior of the Meridian Public Library.
- Meridian Public Library, safe in work area
- Photograph of a safe in the Meridian Public Library. The safe door says "Tom Hall's Safe Co. Cincinnati O."
- Hamilton County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.
- Historic Plaque, Hamilton County Courthouse
- Photograph of a historic marker. It reads: "Hamilton County Courthouse. Before era of this impressive courthouse, Hamilton County's government was housed in stores, a rustic school, a former livery stable, a 2-story building with top floor especially designed for a courtroom, and briefly in a saloon. Fire razed two of the early improvised courthouses. First permanent one built in 1878, also burned in 1886. In those days outlaws were so numerous that guards were hired to protect visiting judges. This 1887 structure of native limestone, quarried 2 miles east of Hamilton, remained unchanged until it was remodeled in 1931. (1970)"
- Ann Whitney Memorial
- Photograph of a memorial for Ann Whitney. It says, "In Memory of Ann Whitney. Born in Massachusetts about 1835, massacred by Comanche Indians, July 9, 1867 while protecting her pupils. Miss Whitney's grave is located 5 blocks north in the Graves-Gentry Cemetery. School was located 7 miles northeast of Hamilton on the Juan de la Garza Survey. Sponsored by Hamilton Kiwanis Club, 1858. Donated by Riley-Gardner Memorial Service Co.
- Historic Plaque, Elise Waerenskjold
- Photograph of a historic plaque in Hamilton, Texas. It reads: "Elise Waerenskjold, (Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW). Influential early promoter of Norwegian Emigration to Texas: Born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas". Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamilton County. She married Wilhelm Waerenskjold. Often they welcomed grateful newcomers into their home. Here she helped preserve the history of her people. Died 1895. (1968)"
- Hamilton County Courthouse, detail
- Photograph of the windows at the Hamilton County Courthouse. It was constructed in 1886, by architects Mason, Martin, Byrnes and Johnston. A 1931 remodel removed the clock tower and Second Empire style mansard roof.
- Fulton Firearms, Hamilton
- Photograph of the Fulton Firearms shop in Hamilton. There are many cars parked in front of the store, and a street light in front of the right window.
- Lampasas County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Lampasas County Courthouse, constructed in 1883 by architect W. C. Dodson.
- Historic Plaque, Horrell-Higgins Feud
- Photograph of a historic plaque in Lampasas, Texas. It reads: "Horrell-Higgins Feud. The Horrell and Higgins families were among the early settlers of Lampasas County. Tom, Mart, Merritt and Sam Horrell were accused of many crimes, including cattle rustling and murder. Pink Higgins was a cattleman and trail driver who, in 1876, began accusing the Horrell brothers of stealing his cattle. On January 22, 1877, Pink Higgins shot and killed Merritt Horrell in the Gem Saloon. This was the beginning of a six-month battle between the Horrell brothers and Pink Higgins, Bob Mitchell, Bill Wren and their followers. On March 26, Tom and Mart Horrell were ambushed on their way into Lampasas. Captain John C. Sparks of the Texas Rangers went in pursuit, but no one was captured. Higgins remained a fugitive, but eventually surrendered and was ordered to appear in court. On June 4, the Lampasas County District Clerk's office was burglarized and District Court records were destroyed. Three days later, the biggest battle of the feud took place on the public square on Lampasas; one man from each side was killed. Major John B. Jones, Commander of the Texas Ranger Frontier Battalion, came to Lampasas and sent Sergeant N. O. Reynolds and a company of Rangers out to capture the Horrells. The brothers were arrested and agreed to make peace by sending a letter of reconciliation to the Higgins party. This treaty was the formal end to one of the worst feuds in Texas history. What was perhaps the true termination of the feud came in 1878 in the town of Meridian, when Tom and Mart Horrell were murdered in their jail cell by a vigilante mob. Sam Horrell left Texas, resettled in Oregon and died of old age. Pink Higgins eventually settled near Spur in West Texas …
- Historic Plaque, Gunfight at the Lampasas Saloon
- Photograph of a historic marker in Lampasas. It reads: "In the early 1870s Lampasas was a wild frontier town. In January 1873 Sheriff S.T. Denson was shot while arresting brothers Wash and Mark Short. The district judge sent men to apprehend the Short brothers, but the posse was stopped by Ben, Tom, and Mart Horrell and several others. Sheriff Denson and the justices of the peace of Lampasas County appealed to Governor Edmund J. Davis for the assistance of the State Police. On February 10, Governor Davis issued a proclamation prohibiting the carrying of sidearms in Lampasas. On March 14, Captain Thomas Williams and seven state policemen entered Lampasas to enforce the proclamation. The State Police immediately arrested Bill Bowen for carrying a gun in town. Bowen persuaded Captain Williams and two of his men to enter Jerry Scott's Lampasas Saloon, this led to a gunfight between the State Police and the Horrell brothers and their associates. Three officers were killed in the saloon and a fourth was fatally wounded while trying to escape. The police were buried in Lampasas, but Captain Williams was reinterred in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. More State Police came to Lampasas and joined forces with the sheriff and Lampasas and Burnet County Minute Men companies to search for the Horrell Gang. They arrested four men connected with the incident. In early May the Horrell gang attacked the Georgetown Jail and released Mart Horrell and Jerry Scott form custody. The Horrell gang remained in the Lampasas area until September when they left for New Mexico. In 1874 they returned to Lampasas. In 1876 the Horrell brothers stood trial for the murder of the State Police, but were found not guilty. (2000)"
- World War I Memorial, Lampasas County
- In Honor of those members of the United States Armed Forces from Lampasas County who died while serving our country in time of war. World War I, April 16, 1917 to November 11, 1918. Will H. Abney; Coner Alexander; Owen B. Butts; Raymond B. Chambliss; Elbert S. Cook; Ed Cummins; Justin Dorbandt; Fred Francis Clint R. Hall; Cech R. Jones; Aubrey Lancaster; Milus Little; John W. McCann; Grover McConathy; Garnett E. McMillan; Charles J. Moore; Benton M Northington; Paul A. O'Keefe; Manning Pettit; W. T. Rush; Walter Skaggs; Louis G. Spangler; Sanford B. Stinson; Morris B. Tittle.
- World War II Memorial, Lampasas County
- World War II, December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946. Aron Archer; Vernon A. Baker; Johnnie E. Bullion; Floyd W. Burns; Marshall R. Carpenter; Lloyd L. Cockrell; Clayton L. Cowan; Teddie O. Craft; Miguel Delgado; Jesus C. Garcia; Lee L. Hall; James E. Hartley; Clarence N. Jones; Charlie Leon Lagrone; John M. Long; Frank Longoria Jr.; Floyd C. Mariott; Ordray M. McAllister; Roy Lewis McMillan; Theodore W. Mayben; Raymond E. Miller; Green B. Chambers; Edwin N. Mitchell; Marion H. Murphy; D. W. Neal; V. H. O'Hair; Rafe A. Parker; Chester A. Patterson; Troy B. Renfro; Arthur M. Reynolds Jr.; Julian R. Rogers; Otis C. Smith; Maynard G. Snell; William D. Spurlin; Henry L. Stock; Prentice L. Tubbs; Richard Weldon Turnbo; Dewey L. Ban Liew; Leonard Williams; Winifred E. Williams; Joe E. Wolf; Paul A. Wright; Daniel A. Yancy; Johnie Lynn Phinney; William Thurman Willy.
- Korean and Vietnam War Memorial, Lampasas County
- Photograph of the Korean and Vietnam War Memorial in Lampasas, Texas. It reads: "Korean War, June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955. Vietnam War, December 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975. Frank Alexander; James L. Childress; Stephen A. De Santis; Patrick M. Goble; Robert Bailey Green; Billy G. Insall; Doyd D. O'Neal; Clifford Earl Poe Jr.; John Clyde Roberts; Charles Ricky LaBounty. Erected by Lampasas County Historical Commission; Lampasas County Commissioners Court; American Legion Post 277 and Aux Lampasas; American Legion Post 116 Lometa; Amvets Post 80 and Aux Lampasas; DAV Chapter 67 Lampasas; VFW Post 3393 and Aux Kempner; VFW Post 8539 and Aux Lampasas; Individual Contributors. Memorial dedicated November 11, 1989."
- Rutland's, Lampasas
- Rutland's, Lampasas
- Lampasas County Courthouse, interior detail
- Close-up view of the detail of trim at the Lampasas County Courthouse.
- Lampasas County Courthouse, machine works for the clock tower
- Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.
- Lampasas County Courthouse, machine works for the clock tower
- Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.
- Lampasas County Courthouse, machine works for the clock tower
- Photograph of the machine works for the clock tower in the Lampasas County Courthouse. The machine is painted green, and is kept behind glass.
- Lampasas County Courthouse, interior detail of staircase
- Photograph looking upward at a staircase inside the Lampasas County Courthouse.
- Lampasas County Courthouse, Diebold safe door
- Photograph of a Diebold safe door at the Lampasas County Courthouse. The text on the door reads: "Diebold Safe & Lock Co. Canton, O."
- Lampasas County Courthouse, interior detail of staircase
- Photograph of an interior staircase at the Lampasas County Courthouse.
- Lampasas street scene
- Photograph of a street scene in Lampasas by the County Courthouse. Several cars are parked in front of retailers including Bluestar Jewelers, Wieser, and H&R Block.
- Sheriff Wallace W. Riddell monument, Burnet
- Sheriff Wallace W. Riddell, December 4, 1899 - February 11, 1978. Sheriff of Burnet County 1939 - 1978. Riddell was Texas' longest serving Sheriff (with 39 years, 1 month, 11 days of service) until 2008.
- Pioneers monument, Burnet County
- In memory of the Pioneer Settlers of Burnet County. Samuel L. Holland, first settlers, 1848. Logan Vandevfer, Peter Kerr, William H. Magill, Noah Smithwick, Jesse Burnam, K. H. Hall, General Adam R. Johnson, Captain Christian Dorbandt and to those pioneers who pushed into this wilderness and established here the first traces of human habitation, unknown planters sowing seeds for a new civilizaton. They amrked for us our channels of trade adn industry, built the first schools and churches, an dafter the tumult of Indian depredations and the terrible scars of the Civil War, returned and again took up the ax and plow and brought new acres into cultivation. Most of them died in obscurity and were laid to rest in the county of their adoption. As the rank and file of our pioneers we honor their memory for the deeds they performed and the doctrines they taught. Fort Croghan established here March 18, 1849, abandoned by troops in December 1853, permanently abandoned 1855. Burnet County created February 5, 1852, organized August 28, 1852 by Logan Vandeveer, William H. Magill, R. H. Hall, Commissioners. Landmarks: Holland Springs, first settlement in 1848; Fort Croghan established 1849; Morman Mill built 1850; Black's Fort built 1851; Smithwick Mill established 1855.
- Former Burnet County Jail
- Photograph of the former county jail of Burnet County. It is a stone building, with a white wrought-iron fence on the right side.
- Former Burnet County Jail
- Photograph of the former jail of Burnet County. It is a stone building, with a white wrought-iron fence to the right.
- Herman Brown Free Library
- Photograph of the Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet. Cars are parked in front of the library, and other buildings can be seen in the background.
- Burnet County Courthouse
- Photograph of the Burnet County Courthouse, the third courthouse for the county, built 1937 by Willis Environmental Engineering from Marble Falls, Texas. The building is two stories tall, and is a light brown.
- Burnet City Hall and Mall
- Photograph of the Burnet City Hall and Mall. There are things placed in the windows of the Hall. It is a brown and white two-story building with a large sign on the front. There is a car parked on the right side of the photo.
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont. Reenactment of the Spindletop Gusher with performers in period costumes.
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont. Reenactment of the Spindletop Gusher with performers in period costumes.
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Beaumont. Reenactment of the Spindletop Gusher with performers in period costumes. Photo taken at the Texas Association of Museums annual meeting.