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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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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 …
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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.
Date:
March 1, 2006
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Group of people kayaking on a body of water, 2]
Photograph of six people in three kayaks paddling around on a body of water.
Date:
January 11, 2006
Creator:
Castillo, José L.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to Thomas Moore from Jacob De Cordova, April 13, 1867]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated April 13, 1867. De Cordova issues instructions to pay taxes on several tracts of land in Burnet County. Named persons include: George W. Chambers, John D. Phillips, W.G. Cooke, H.L. Dickson, and Francisco Y. Barboa.
Date:
April 13, 1867
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from Jacob De Cordova, Oct. 26, 1856]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Thomas Moore and his son Hamilton, dated Oct. 26, 1856.
Date:
October 26, 1856
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Thomas Moore from J. De Cordova, Dec. 17, 1856]
Letter from Jacob de Cordova (by L.J. Reed) to Dr. Thomas Moore, discussing various land accounts, including patents held by Anson Jone's brother.
Date:
December 17, 1856
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes of Collection received by Thomas Moore for Jacob de Cordova, Feb. 7, 1856]
Notes for Collection received by Thomas Moore on February 7th, 1856 for J. De Cordova. Names included are A. A. Shipps; John Harvey; Dr. Moore; Robert T. Burnham; Thomas Moore; Joseph H. Eubank; Henry B. Flaugher; and I.T. Hoover.
Date:
February 7, 1856
Creator:
Moore, Thomas
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore, dated May 20, 1858]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova to Dr. Thomas Moore and Moore's son Hamilton. The letter discusses De Cordova's upcoming tour of Europe.
Date:
May 20, 1858
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1859]
Letter from Jacob De Cordova, dated Nov. 20, 1850 to "My dear Doctor," probably Thomas Moore of Burnet County. Discusses his travels through Texas, and various land transactions. He directs that any letters sent by Phin be forwarded to Graham. Phineas De Cordova was Jacob De Cordova's brother and partner in their Land agent business.
Date:
November 20, 1859
Creator:
De Cordova, Jacob Raphael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Geologic Atlas of the United States: Llano-Burnet Folio, Texas
This atlas contains six maps from the regions around Llano, Texas and Burnet, Texas including topography, aerial geology, and structure sections. The illustrated text at the beginning of the atlas discusses the geological history of the area and gives an in-depth breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals as well as other features of the region including climate and vegetation.
Date:
1912
Creator:
United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Areal Geology: Texas Burnet Quadrangle
This areal map shows the topography, contour elevations, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Burnet, Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date:
June 1911
Creator:
United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Structure Sections: Texas Burnet Quadrangle
This structure map shows the topography, altitude above sea level, and a breakdown of the kinds of rocks and minerals found in the Burnet, Texas quadrangle region. The map contains a legend that represents with line patterns the surface contour of the region and the kinds of sedimentary rocks and minerals from diverse geological eras.
Date:
December 1911
Creator:
United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Topography: Texas Burnet Quadrangle
This topographic map shows the elevations and location of private and public roads, railroads, building structures, bridges, and dams, lakes and drainage structures in the Burnet, Texas quadrangle. It contains a legend of each of the structural elements and a scale for the elevation and contour of the area.
Date:
1909
Creator:
United States. Dept. of the Interior.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Burnet County
Map of Burnet County, Texas, including the Hill Country region. The Great Falls are designated on the Colorado River, as shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
August 1876
Creator:
Langermann, A. B.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burnet County
Map of Burnet County, Texas, including the Hill Country region. The road to the mouth of the San Saba River and Phantom Hill is shown on map. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
1854
Creator:
Wilke, H.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burnet County
Map of Burnet County, Texas, including the Hill Country region. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date:
December 18, 1862
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Copperas Cove Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1995
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Liberty Hill Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1979
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Florence Quadrangle
Topographic map of a portion of Texas from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) project. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:24,000
Date:
1964
Creator:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History