Historic plaque on grounds of Martin Co. Courthouse: Marienfeld

Photograph of a historic plaque in Stanton, Texas. It reads: "Marienfeld. Former name of Stanton. Begun as German colony by 5 German Catholics from Kansas, who pitched tents here, near new Texas & Pacific Railroad in 1881. The site - with a water tank, section house, telegraph office - bore name Grelton, but settlers had it changed to Marienfeld - German for "Field of Mary". County was created 1876 and named for Wylie Martin, senator in Republic of Texas. When the county organized, town became county seat. First commissioners court met here December 13, 1884. Through Protestant influence, town was renamed Stanton, 1890. (1970)"
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Governor's Community Achievement Award - Stanton

Photograph of the Governor's Community Achievement Award. It says "Presented to Stanton 1974. Beautify Texas Council. The Governor's Community Achievement Award. For enhancing the quality of life in the community through planning, improving and preserving an attractive environment. (signed by) Governor. The State of Texas."
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

Martin County Courthouse, Stanton

Photograph of a sign that says "Martin County Courthouse" in Stanton, Texas.
Date: August 6, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[T&P Depot in Stanton, Texas]

Photograph of the train station in Stanton, Texas. There is a train light to the left of the depot. Text on the image says "Texas & Pacific Depot Stanton, Texas." Text below the image says "Stanton, Texas" and "H. D. Conner."
Date: unknown
Creator: Conner, H. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #10]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #5]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #6]

Photograph of the Connell House in Martin County, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #3]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. E. Millhollon Ranch House Photograph #4]

Photograph of the J. E. Millhollon Ranch House in Martin County, Texas.
Date: 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #12]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The back of the house can be seen through the trees.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #8]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #13]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Stanton, Texas. The monastery has two floors with a walk-around terrace.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #9]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The one story building has brown paneling and white trim around the windows and door.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #6]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Stanton, Texas. The monastery can be seen from the outside of a gate.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #2]

Photograph of the Connell House in Martin County, Texas. A family stands in front of the building.
Date: 1913
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #11]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Stanton, Texas. The window has an arched structure.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. E. Millhollon Ranch House Photograph #1]

Photograph of the J. E. Millhollon Ranch House in Stanton, Texas. The ranch house sits on an elevated hill.
Date: 1974
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. E. Millhollon Ranch House Photograph #6]

Photograph of the J. E. Millhollon Ranch House in Stanton, Texas.
Date: 197X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #7]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The one story house has brown paneling with white trim and grey roof.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Connell House Photograph #11]

Photograph of the Connell House in Stanton, Texas. The west side of the house is seen in the picture.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #12]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Stanton, Texas.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #9]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Stanton, Texas. The monastery has two floors and a walk-around terrace.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Carmelite Monastery Photograph #10]

Photograph of the Carmelite Monastery in Martin County, Texas. The monastery has two floors and a walk-around terrace.
Date: June 1999
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[J. E. Millhollon Ranch House Photograph #2]

Photograph of the J. E. Millhollon Ranch House in Stanton, Texas. The two-story white building with an original cedar wood shingle roof.
Date: 1973
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History